Recovery Support Worker - MHFS

Department

MHFS

Employment Type

Full-Time, Temporary

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

£25,715.00 per annum

Recovery Support Worker – 39 Hours Per Week (Temporary Contract – 3 Months, with Possibility of Extension)

Location: DN4 5HZ

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

About Us: Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Worker to join our team on a temporary 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. In this role, you will support individuals living with mental health needs to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and achieve their personal goals.

About the Role: You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including health professionals, local authorities, and other agencies to provide person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supporting individuals to sustain or access suitable accommodation
Developing and delivering person-centred support and recovery plans
Helping service users build confidence, independence, and life skills
Providing support with budgeting, bills, appointments, and daily living
Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining accurate records
Encouraging positive wellbeing, including healthy lifestyles
Working collaboratively with external agencies and professionals
Supporting service users with tenancy responsibilities and managing conflict

People Specifications.
We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in support work, housing, or mental health services
Understands risk assessment and support planning
Has knowledge of welfare benefits and relevant legislation
Can work independently and as part of a team
Has strong communication and organisational skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is preferred.

What We Offer:

Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment with regular supervision
Mileage reimbursement
Access to Westfield Health & Lifestyle benefits
Blue Light Card eligibility
Company pension scheme (4% contribution)
28 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) per annum for full-time employees (rising to 33 days with service)

This Role is Subject to:

Enhanced DBS check
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Two satisfactory employment references
Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (Unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Any Questions: Jordan.Robinson@targethousing.org.uk

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

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