Senior Recovery Worker – Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Rehabilitation Project
37.5 hours per week | Flexible Working
Based at The River Centre, Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk
£29,025.45 per year * Monday to Friday * NO SHIFT WORK OR PERSONAL CARE * Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027
Join us in transforming mental health support across Norfolk
At Together for Mental Wellbeing, we believe that people are experts in their own lives. Through our commitment to Service User Leadership, we work alongside people to help them achieve the goals that matter most to them and lead fulfilling, independent lives. Our values of Collaboration, Choice, Integrity, Resilience and Continuous Improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Due to promotion of the current postholder, we are excited to be recruiting a Senior Recovery Worker to join an innovative Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Rehabilitation Project, supported by £1.25 million of investment and designed to improve outcomes for people living with complex psychosis.
This pioneering project brings together partners from health, social care and the voluntary sector, including Together for Mental Wellbeing, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council, Change Grow Live and Norfolk Community Law Service. Working from a dedicated hub within the new £45 million River Centre development at Hellesdon Hospital, the service will initially support people across the City, South and North Norfolk areas.
Why this role matters
As a Senior Recovery Worker, you will work alongside people experiencing significant mental health challenges, helping them identify their strengths, make informed choices and achieve the outcomes that are important to them.
You will be part of a truly integrated multidisciplinary team comprising legal advisers, specialist support workers, occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. Together, you will develop creative and person-centred approaches that improve wellbeing, reduce barriers and support recovery.
Living our values every day
- Collaboration – Achieving Together
- Choice – Through Involvement
- Integrity – Doing What We Say
- Resilience – Never Giving Up on People
- Continuous Improvement – Learning and Evolving
What you will be doing
- Working directly with individuals experiencing complex mental health needs, including psychosis.
- Delivering person-centred support, reviews and recovery planning.
- Championing areas such as psychoeducation, physical health and wellbeing.
- Working jointly with healthcare, social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
- Developing strong links with local services and community resources.
- Sharing knowledge, expertise and learning across the wider team.
- Supporting individuals to improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Contributing to the development and success of an innovative partnership model.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and who shares our commitment to recovery, empowerment and inclusion.
You may have experience working within:
- Mental health services
- Inpatient settings
- Drug and alcohol services
- Forensic services
- Homelessness services
- Dual diagnosis services
- Services supporting people who present with increased levels of risk
Most importantly, you will bring:
- A strengths-based, person-centred approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required
Due to the geographical coverage of the service, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
What we can offer you
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
- Additional days leave for your birthday
- Paid DBS
- Wellbeing incentives
- Company pension scheme
- Hospital Saturday Fund
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational sick pay
- Life assurance
- Perkbox employee benefits
- Staff-led Workforce Inclusion Groups
Learning and development
We are committed to helping our colleagues grow and thrive.
You will benefit from:
- Working within a unique multidisciplinary environment
- Opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, social workers, legal advisers and substance misuse specialists
- Access to mandatory and specialist vocational training
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
- Skills development programmes to support long-term career goals
- Regular one-to-one supervision focused on wellbeing, achievements, challenges and professional development
Ready to make a difference?
If you are passionate about recovery, believe in people's strengths and want to be part of an innovative service that is transforming mental health support across Norfolk, we would love to hear from you.
Together, we can support people to lead the lives they choose.
Pay: £29,025.45 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Have you independently developed and reviewed person-centred recovery plans with adults experiencing serious mental illness, complex mental health needs, or psychosis?
Experience:
- supporting adults with complex mental health needs: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
