Mental Health Recovery Worker

Mental Health Recovery Worker Location: Field-based Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and BolsoverHours: Part-time 14 HoursSalary: £9817.96 Do you want to help people rebuild their lives? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people affected by severe mental illness to regain confidence, independence, and hope. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of someone’s recovery journey. About the role You’ll provide one-to-one, community-based support to people across Derbyshire, helping them identify and achieve their recovery goals. Using a strengths-based and recovery-focused approach, you’ll empower individuals to build the skills and resilience they need to live independently. From helping someone access local services to supporting them through challenges, no two days are the same – but every day makes a difference. What you’ll be doing Delivering personalised, one-to-one support tailored to individual recovery goals Supporting people to build independence, confidence, and wellbeing Developing and reviewing care, recovery, and safety plans Working collaboratively with mental health services, community groups, and partner organisations Carrying out assessments and identifying individual needs and risks Encouraging service users to access local opportunities and services Keeping accurate records and monitoring progress and outcomes Promoting safeguarding and ensuring individuals are safe at all times Supporting volunteers and contributing positively to the wider team Representing Rethink Mental Illness within the local community About you We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and motivated to support others. You will: Have experience supporting people with mental health needs (paid or voluntary) Be confident in assessing needs and developing support plans Be able to motivate and coach individuals towards their goals Understand recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches Be comfortable working independently in a community setting Have strong communication and relationship-building skills Be committed to safeguarding and professional boundaries Essential: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or Community Mental Health) Knowledge of local services and community resources About the service You’ll be part of the Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service, working alongside partner organisations to deliver high-quality, person-centred support across the county. The service offers: One-to-one community support Peer support groups and wellbeing sessions Opportunities for people to rebuild confidence and social connections Why join us? Make a meaningful impact every day Be part of a supportive, values-driven team Ongoing training and development opportunities A role with purpose, autonomy, and variety Ready to apply? If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and want to be part of a service that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.