We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Ealing Mental Health Service.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Recovery Worker, you will provide person-centred support to adults with complex mental health needs who may be at risk of homelessness. Working closely with service users, you will empower individuals to manage their wellbeing, build independence, and work towards achieving their personal goals through tailored support plans that are co-produced and regularly reviewed.
You will manage a caseload of service users, helping them to access appropriate services, community resources, education, volunteering opportunities, leisure activities, and healthcare support. A key part of the role involves building positive working relationships with external agencies, statutory services, and community organisations to ensure service users receive coordinated support that promotes recovery and social inclusion.
You will also facilitate group activities, encourage peer support, and create opportunities that help service users develop confidence, resilience, and meaningful social networks. Alongside this, you will actively monitor the safety, wellbeing, and progress of service users, responding appropriately to concerns and ensuring that support is delivered in line with safeguarding procedures, organisational standards, and recovery-focused practices. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and high-quality service that enables people to build brighter and more stable futures.
What do I need to bring with me?
To be successful in this role, you will have experience of supporting people with mental health needs in either a paid or voluntary capacity and an understanding of the challenges they may face. You will have knowledge of recovery-focused approaches and mental health legislation, alongside the ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with individuals from a range of backgrounds. You will be a compassionate, non-judgemental, and solution-focused individual with strong organisational and IT skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team. An understanding of safeguarding, the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally, and a genuine belief in people's ability to make positive changes in their lives are essential for this role.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
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Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
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Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.