Recovery Worker

Job Descriptionnn n n Job Introductionn Phoenix House is a newly refurbished, stunning Edwardian property in South Manchester, offering a highquality therapeutic living environment for adults with mild to moderate mental health needs and learning disabilities. The house accommodates five residents, each with their own room within a safe, supportive, and recoveryfocused shared home.nThis innovative service supports adultsmany with histories of trauma or criminal justice involvementto rebuild stability, improve mental health, develop independence, and safely reintegrate into the community. Outcomes include improved wellbeing, reduced risk, enhanced life skills, and meaningful progress towards independent living within 1824 months.nOur approach is:nnPersoncentrednTraumainformednStrengthsbasednFocused on recovery and empowermentnn n n n Role Responsibilityn As a Recovery Worker, you will work at the heart of the new Phoenix House team, helping to shape the therapeutic culture of this flagship service. You will support residents to achieve sustainable recovery, develop independence, and make positive life changes.nKey ResponsibilitiesnYou will:nnProvide daily emotional and practical support within a calm, therapeutic, homely environmentnDeliver structured keyworking sessions that promote recovery, resilience, and wellbeingnSupport residents to build independent living skills, routines, and confidencenWork collaboratively with Manchester City Council, Probation Services, Positive Pathways Social Workers, mental health and substance use professionalsnSupport risk management processes including safeguarding, MAPPA, and personalised support planningnPromote community integration, education, volunteering, and healthy social networksnContribute to maintaining a positive, safe, and enabling shared living environmentnKeep accurate records and uphold high quality standardsnModel the values and culture of a newly established, highquality supported accommodation servicenn n n n The Ideal Candidaten Youll be someone who brings compassion, consistency, and emotional resilience to your role. You understand the value of relationships, structure, and stability in someones recovery.nEssential:nnExperience supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or complex backgroundsnUnderstanding of traumainformed care and strengthbased approachesnAbility to support individuals with varied risk profiles and complex life experiencesnGood communication, empathy, and teamwork skillsnAbility to remain calm, supportive, and professional in challenging situationsnnDesirable:nnExperience in supported accommodation, recovery services, or forensic pathwaysnKnowledge of criminal justice systems, probation, or MAPPAnnRelevant care or mental health qualificationn n n n n About usn As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.nWe run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.nWhat Benefits Will I Receive?nWe know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.nYou will get 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.nJoin our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.nTurning Point Benefitsn n n n Turning Pointn n n n n Attached documentsn n n n MH-RecoveryWorker-generic-27March17 (1) (1).pdfn n n n nn n n Apply n n n

Created: 2026-02-02