At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging recovery activities and support mental health in various settings.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to mental health recovery and community support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, personal development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for creativity in horticulture and arts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while fostering independence and social inclusion.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, resilience, and experience in health or social care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Deliver recovery activities and facilitate mental health support in indoor and outdoor spaces, for individuals and groups.
- An interest in horticulture, arts and crafts.
- Support people in setting and achieving personal goals, promoting independence and social inclusion.
- Co‑facilitate group sessions and goal‑based interventions, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs.
- Maintain compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance requirements.
- Monitor outcomes, evaluate progress, and implement improvements as needed.
- Plan and deliver structured recovery activities.
- Encourage participation and engagement, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Use strengths‑based approaches to support mental health recovery and personal development.
Qualifications
- Positive attitude, resilience, and enthusiasm for Restore’s mission.
- Experience in delivering group and individual support within health, social care, or related sectors.
- Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- IT literacy and willingness to travel across Restore’s service area.
- Experience supporting people to improve their mental health is desirable.
The most important qualities to succeed in this role will be your positive attitude, resilience and enthusiasm for the work of Restore and your team.
Essential Criteria
- Positive attitude, resilience, and enthusiasm for mental health recovery work.
- Experience in delivering group and individual support within health, social care, or related sectors.
- Good communication skills (written, verbal, motivational).
- Enthusiasm for allotment management, horticulture, arts and crafts.
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work.
- IT literacy (proficient in Word, email, and data input).
- Willingness to travel within Restore’s service area.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working independently and in a team.
- Oversight of recovery plans and outcomes in health or social care settings.
- Motivational interviewing, coaching skills or qualification.
- Experience supporting people with complex and diverse needs.
Mental Health Recovery Worker (Oxford) employer: Restore - working for mental health
Restore is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises mental health recovery. Located in Oxford, we offer our Mental Health Recovery Workers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from professional development and training in a vibrant community setting. Our commitment to employee growth, combined with a focus on collaboration and creativity, makes Restore a rewarding place to build a career in mental health support.
Contact Details:
Restore - working for mental health Recruitment Team
