Mental Health Recovery Worker

Location: Stewart Gardens, DawlishJob Type: Full Time (35 Hours) Permanent Salary: £24.544.91 per annumDBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check required. At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that people severely affected by mental illness should have the opportunity to live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Stewart Gardens in Dawlish, supporting people on their recovery journey. If you're a great listener, genuinely care about people, and want a role where every day brings the chance to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. About the service Stewart Gardens is part of our Devon Supported Housing service, providing housing-related support to people leaving hospital or residential settings who have low to medium support needs. Using a recovery-focused approach, we empower people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals. What you'll be doing As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll work closely with the people we support, helping them take positive steps towards greater independence and wellbeing. Your role will include:  Providing person-centred support tailored to individual goals and recovery plans. Building positive, professional relationships based on trust, respect and encouragement. Supporting people to access local services, community opportunities, education, employment and social activities. Undertaking needs assessments, support planning and risk management activities. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, external agencies and community partners. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service quality and outcomes monitoring. Promoting wellbeing, independence and self-management skills. Supporting with personal care where required, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking.  What we're looking for We're interested in people who share our values and are committed to supporting others, whether you have previous experience or transferable skills from another role.  You'll be: Empathetic, patient and caring. A strong communicator and active listener. Passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support.  It would be great if you also have: Experience supporting people with mental health needs. Experience within health, social care or a related support setting. Experience delivering personal care. Knowledge of mental health recovery approaches and support planning.  Ready to apply? If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join Rethink Mental Illness and help people find hope, rebuild confidence and move forward in their recovery journey.