£ 27570.78 per annum (Basic Salary) plus £ 1454.67 per annum (Recruitment and Retention Allowance) Fixed Term Contract ending on the 31st of March 2027 SENIOR RECOVERY WORKER – SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI) REHABILITATION PROJECT
37.5 hours per week
Flexible Working
Based at The River Centre, Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk
* Monday to Friday
* NO SHIFT WORK OR PERSONAL CARE
Join us in transforming mental health support across Norfolk
At Together for Mental Wellbeing, we believe that people are experts in their own lives. Through our commitment to Service User Leadership, we work alongside people to help them achieve the goals that matter most to them and lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Our values of Collaboration, Choice, Integrity, Resilience and Continuous Improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Recovery Worker to join an innovative new Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Rehabilitation Project, supported by £1.25 million of investment and designed to improve outcomes for people living with complex psychosis.
This pioneering project brings together partners from health, social care and the voluntary sector, including Together for Mental Wellbeing, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council, Change Grow Live and Norfolk Community Law Service.
Working from a dedicated hub within the new £45 million River Centre development at Hellesdon Hospital, the service will initially support people across the City, South and North Norfolk areas.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As a Senior Recovery Worker, you will work alongside people experiencing significant mental health challenges, helping them identify their strengths, make informed choices and achieve the outcomes that are important to them.
You will be part of a truly integrated multidisciplinary team comprising legal advisers, specialist support workers, occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists.
Together, you will develop creative and person-centred approaches that improve wellbeing, reduce barriers and support recovery.
LIVING OUR VALUES EVERY DAY
Collaboration – Achieving Together
You will work closely with colleagues, partner organisations and local services to provide coordinated, holistic support. You will build meaningful relationships that help people access the right support at the right time.
Choice – Through Involvement
You will empower individuals to lead their own recovery journey by using person-centred planning tools, listening to what matters to them, and supporting them to make informed decisions about their future.
Integrity – Doing What We Say
You will build trusted relationships through honesty, transparency and consistency, ensuring that support is delivered respectfully and reliably.
Resilience – Never Giving Up on People
You will support people facing complex challenges, recognising strengths, promoting hope and maintaining a recovery-focused approach even when circumstances are difficult.
Continuous Improvement – Learning and Evolving
You will contribute to a new and innovative pilot service, sharing learning, championing good practice and helping shape future approaches to supporting people with severe mental illness.
Key Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Working directly with individuals experiencing complex mental health needs, including psychosis.
Delivering person-centred support, reviews and recovery planning.
Championing areas such as psychoeducation, physical health and wellbeing.
Working jointly with healthcare, social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
Developing strong links with local services and community resources.
Sharing knowledge, expertise and learning across the wider team.
Supporting individuals to improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.
Contributing to the development and success of an innovative partnership model.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and who shares our commitment to recovery, empowerment and inclusion.
You may have experience working within:
Mental health services
Inpatient settings
Drug and alcohol services
Forensic services
Homelessness services
Dual diagnosis services
Services supporting people who present with increased levels of risk
Most importantly, you will bring:
A strengths-based, person-centred approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence
Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required
Due to the geographical coverage of the service, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Job Benefits
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
25 days annual leave, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
Additional days leave for your birthday
Paid DBS
Wellbeing incentives
Company pension scheme
Hospital Saturday Fund
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational sick pay
Life assurance
Perkbox employee benefits
Staff-led Workforce Inclusion Groups
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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to helping our colleagues grow and thrive.
You will benefit from:
Working within a unique multidisciplinary environment
Opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, social workers, legal advisers and substance misuse specialists
Access to mandatory and specialist vocational training
Personal development and career progression opportunities
Skills development programmes to support long-term career goals
Regular one-to-one supervision focused on wellbeing, achievements, challenges and professional development
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
If you are passionate about recovery, believe in people's strengths and want to be part of an innovative service that is transforming mental health support across Norfolk, we would love to hear from you.
Together, we can support people to lead the lives they choose.
Senior Recovery Worker - Smi Rehab Team in Norwich employer: Together for Mental Wellbeing
Together for Mental Wellbeing is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and compassionate work culture. Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your passion for helping others and encourages your professional journey.
