Mental Health Recovery Worker


Company:	Nurse Plus UK Ltd
Salary:	£12.85 to £18.40 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	RG1 1AF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	6 Dec 2026

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Summary

Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Recovery Worker – Supporting Homeless Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a temporary

Mental Health Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom are affected by

mental ill health, substance misuse, and social exclusion. You’ll be working across a range of services including

street outreach, supported housing, hostels, and community-based projects, helping people move towards stability, independence, and long-term recovery.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

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Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends.

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Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between

£12.85 and £18.40 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays).

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Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you.

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Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded training aligned to the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.

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Ongoing Development Opportunities: Access in-house courses and funded qualifications, including

NVQ Levels 2 and 3.

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Blue Light Card: Thousands of high street and online discounts.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker supporting homeless individuals, you may be involved in:

• Providing

street outreach support and engaging hard-to-reach individuals

• Working within

supported housing, hostels, and residential projects

• Supporting individuals affected by

substance misuse and dual diagnosis

• Building trusting, professional relationships and promoting engagement

• Delivering practical and emotional support focused on recovery and harm reduction

• Encouraging independence, life skills, and community integration

• Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and specialist services

• Working to support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures

• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Your role will focus on empowerment, safety, and recovery, helping people regain control over their lives while promoting dignity, respect, and choice.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be

18+ and have the

right to work in the UK

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals is

essential. You will have at least 6 months’ experience working with vulnerable adults or within a support or care environment.

• Training in managing challenging behaviour is beneficial, and FREE CPI training is available if required.

• Flexibility to work across different services and locations

• A good standard of English and strong communication skills

• A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach

• A clear

enhanced DBS (you can apply for this upon registration)

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people facing complex life challenges. We care just as much about our staff as our clients, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow, develop, and build a meaningful career.

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