Mental Health Recovery Worker

Recovery Worker
NWM/492

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM)

​Salary: £23,523 per annum increasing to £24,049 after completion of 6-month probation

Location: REST Great Yarmouth - Dene Side, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AX

About Us
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is a leading mental health charity, committed to supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team, providing recovery-focused, person-centred support.

About the Role
As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will support individuals with mental health and complex needs to achieve their personal recovery goals. You will work alongside service users to promote independence, physical health, and emotional wellbeing, while helping them to build strong support networks and engage with specialist services.

​Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver recovery-focused, person-centred support through individual key work and targeted interventions.

- Empower individuals to exercise choice and control over their care, creating tailored recovery plans based on their needs and goals.

- Act as a champion for key areas such as psychological education, physical health, and eating disorders, sharing expertise and developing resources within the team.

- Foster relationships with local services and agencies to ensure individuals receive appropriate support and community engagement.

- Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation, maintaining confidentiality and using IT systems effectively.

​- Work flexibly across Norfolk, including occasional evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.


What We're Looking For:
A commitment to empowering people with mental health challenges, promoting their rights and involvement in their care.

Experience (paid or unpaid) in supporting individuals with mental health and complex needs (desirable).

Knowledge of mental health issues and recovery-focused approaches.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work sensitively and assertively with a wide range of people.

The ability to work flexibly and remotely, as part of a geographically spread team.

Why Join Us?
At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we believe in supporting people on their journey to recovery and independence. By joining our team, you'll be part of a passionate and supportive environment dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.

Apply Now
If you are committed to empowering people through recovery and have the passion and skills to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

​​​​Application Process
This position is open until filled, and we will be interviewing candidates as they apply. If you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

​​How To Apply
You will be re directed to the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online. 

​Safeguarding Statement
​Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.