Housing support worker

Internally the job title will be Recovery Worker.Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they support?

Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Supported Housing & Floating Support as a Recovery Worker.About the serviceWest Berkshire Supported Housing & Floating Support is a support service, working to a recovery model and offers a support service to our clients aged 18 and upwards.

Supported housing offers 13 self-contained flats for those looking to live a more independent life and our floating support offers support to those in their own home.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

About the roleRecovery Workers ensure our clients are at the heart of everything we do. They are responsible for inspiring the people who use our services to lead their own recovery, while maintaining their tenancy and independence in the community.

Together they co-produce a personalised support plan designed to address their specific needs and achieve their goals and aspirations.

Recovery Workers also develop your leadership skills by taking on lead areas and extra responsibilities. The support work at our service varies a lot so not every day or support session is the same.

This can include but is not limited to : Support to attend medical appointmentsFinding and attending social groups and external activitiesMeal planning, shopping, and cooking Finances and budgetingLiving SkillsWorking on interventions.

About youThat is where you come in - like us, you are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. No relevant experience or qualifications are required, as full training will be provided, the right personal qualities, however, are essential.

This will include your caring, flexible, creative, and compassionate nature and your enthusiasm for helping others. You will thrive under pressure, be happy to work both independently and within a team and know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others.

One thing’s for sure you will have every chance to shine. So, get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career today.

Please note, this job requires you to be able to use your own car for travel. You will be compensated for travel expenses.

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week. Salaries and additional payments are detailed in the job description.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button you can then submit a CV and a covering letter and / or personal statement explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence.

From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades.

In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation.

Last updated : 2024-05-04