2 x Fixed Term Contract vacancies to 31 March 2027
1 x permanent role
Make a Difference. Be Valued. Grow With Us.
Is this the role you’ve been looking for?
- Do you want to work somewhere your contribution genuinely matters?
- Are you looking for compassionate, human‑centred leadership where your voice is heard?
- Would you thrive in an open, inclusive culture that supports your wellbeing, encourages collaboration and invests in your development?
If that sounds like you, NIHCSS would love to hear from you.
About NIHCSS
NIHCSS is a recovery‑focused mental health service supporting adults (18+) with severe and enduring mental health needs. We deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based support across Norwich & South Norfolk, including community outreach and our supported living service at Vanguard Court (NR2).
Our approach is simple but powerful: support people to live the lives they choose.
Why Join Us?
We don’t just talk about valuing people — we invest in them.
Wellbeing & Benefits
- Complimentary therapies
- 25 days annual leave (increasing annually up to 30 days)
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Perkbox discounts & Blue Light Card
- ShinyMind wellbeing app
- Care Friends reward scheme
- Reflective Practice sessions with an external facilitator
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling, legal and family support)
- Access to a 24/7 GP service, 365 days a year
- Salary sacrifice schemes to save on tax and boost your pension
- Staff‑led Workforce Inclusion Groups
- Team events and wellbeing initiatives
Learning & Development – Your Future with NIHCSS
We’re passionate about helping you grow and succeed:
- A structured, supportive onboarding programme
- Fully funded vocational qualifications
- Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
- Protected time for your personal and professional development
- Regular 1:1s focused on wellbeing, growth, and career goals
The Role: Mental Health Recovery Worker
As a Recovery Worker at NIHCSS, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people to move forward in their recovery. You will:
- Build meaningful relationships and support individuals to work towards their personal goals and aspirations
- Deliver 1:1 key work sessions and outcome‑focused interventions
- Co‑produce recovery plans, risk assessments and safety plans
- Use a flexible, creative approach across community and supported living settings
- Empower people to have choice, control and independence
- Work collaboratively with community services and act as a support navigator
What You’ll Need
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage paid)
- Willingness to work across our shift patterns
- A genuine dedication to supporting people on their recovery journey
Salary & Additional Pay
- £24,968.26 basic salary
- £1,066.65 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
- Total: £26,034.91 per annum
- £72.85 per sleep‑in shift (paid in addition)
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can belong, grow and truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: £26,034.91 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you can drive and that you have access to a car that you are happy to use for work. Mileage expenses are paid. We cannot take applications from people learning to drive or who have their driving test booked.
- Please confirm you are aware that this role requires travelling to community clients in Norwich and South Norfolk
- What does “recovery” mean to you for someone experiencing mental health challenges?
- Why do you want to work as a mental health recovery worker?
- Please confirm that you can commit to working the shift pattern which includes sleep ins (lone working), weekends and bank holidays on a six week rolling rota
- Please confirm if you wish to be considered for the fixed term contract to 31 March 2027 or the permanent role
Experience:
- health care/social care/mental health work: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
