Norwich & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours (Monday–Friday)
No Shift Work | No Personal Care | Permanent Contract
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about mental health, recovery and empowering people to live independently?
Join NIHCSS as an Intensive Recovery Worker and support individuals with complex mental health needs to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.
About the Role
This is a community-based mental health support role within the Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Service (NIHCSS) - a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing.
You will:
- Provide recovery-focused support to adults (18+) with complex mental health needs
- Empower service users to gain independence and move into more independent living
- Build positive, meaningful relationships based on trust, respect and inclusion
- Support individuals to attend appointments and engage in their community
- Work as part of a supportive, values-driven team
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about mental health, recovery, and wellbeing
- Empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred
- A strong communicator with great engagement skills
- Resilient, organised and self-motivated
- Keen to build a long-term career in mental health support
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle (mileage expenses paid)
- Ability to work across Norwich and surrounding areas
Why Join Us?
- ✅ Monday–Friday hours – excellent work-life balance
- ✅ No shifts or personal care
- ✅ Supportive, inclusive working environment
- ✅ Ongoing training & career development
- ✅ Be part of a values-led organisation focused on hope, empowerment and recovery
About Us
NIHCSS works alongside people with mental health challenges to help them lead fulfilling, independent lives. We are committed to inclusion, respect and recovery and we invest in our people to help them grow and succeed.
Check out our Company page on Indeed to see what our staff say about working for us.
Apply Now
If you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact, apply today and start your career journey with us.
Pay: £29,025.45 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you drive and have access to a vehicle that you are willing to use for work purposes. This is a mandatory requirement and we cannot accept applications from people who have their test booked or are learning to drive.
- What does “recovery” mean to you for someone experiencing mental health challenges?
- Why do you want to work as a Senior Recovery Worker in mental Health?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
