Job Description
Job Title: Recovery Worker- Community Location: Durham Salary:£25,220 plus mileageDBS Check: Adult level requiredHours: 37.5 PW Monday- Friday 9am till 5pm
P4 are working with a charity that is well established and on the lookout for a community Recovery Worker. They specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas. The services are evidence-based, high-quality, and tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. Our vision is to remove barriers so people can access the help they need to live a meaningful life.
We are guided by three core values:
* Kindness: Be generous, caring, and compassionate.
* Courage: Be bold, trust, and commit.
* Respect: Everyone deserves dignity.
About the Service
This is a community-based mental health service. We support individuals aged 18+ with mental health challenges by helping them develop coping strategies, improve their wellbeing, build social networks, and access local resources. We also assist with housing and benefits-related issues.
Purpose of the Role
* Help people achieve their life goals.
* Contribute to the smooth and safe running of the service.
* Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet service goals.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting People Who Use Our Services:
* Help individuals manage and improve their mental and physical health.
* Support development of life skills such as budgeting, tenancy sustainment, and accessing education or employment.
* Encourage independence and empowerment through person-centred support.
Maintaining a Safe Environment:
* Monitor the wellbeing of residents.
* Ensure legal and safety standards are met.
* Provide a respectful and secure environment.
Keyworking Duties:
* Manage a caseload of individuals.
* Develop and review personalised support plans based on each person’s goals and aspirations.
* Deliver key work sessions and complete related documentation.
* Conduct risk assessments in line with policy.
* Refer individuals to other services when needed.
Managing Workload:
* Plan and carry out your responsibilities effectively.
* Keep accurate, timely records using our database.
* Build relationships with external partners such as mental health teams and carers.
* Take care of your own wellbeing through regular check-ins with your manager and team.
* Stay informed about organisational updates.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
* No formal qualifications are required for this role.
Essential Skills:
* Strong communication and listening abilities.
* Compassionate and supportive approach.
* Motivation and advocacy for service users.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
* Capable of working under pressure and managing time effectively.
* Strong IT skills (Word, email, databases).
* Commitment to self-development and professional integrity.
Experience:
* No prior experience is specifically required, but relevant skills and values are essential.