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 HealthRecovery 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?
- Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends.
- Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays).
- Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you.
- Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded training aligned to the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.
- Ongoing Development Opportunities: Access in-house courses and funded qualifications, including NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
- Blue Light Card: Thousands of high street and online discounts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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.
Mental Health Recovery Worker in Reading employer: Basingstoke Resi
At Nurseplus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering flexible working hours that allow you to balance your personal life while making a meaningful impact in children's lives. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through industry-leading training and ongoing development opportunities, ensuring you are well-equipped to provide high-quality care. With competitive pay rates and additional benefits like the Blue Light Card, joining our compassionate team means you can truly make a difference while enjoying a rewarding career.
