Senior Recovery Worker
Making Space
Senior Recovery Worker
Making Space
Offers adult health and social care
We have opportunities for Senior Recovery Workers working waking nights to join our two new community mental health rehabilitation services at Wentworth House, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9HF and Park House, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5TQ.
The service is due to open on 1st December 2026 with paid staff induction planned week before opening.
The team will deliver a new 24-hour community rehabilitation service in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team and will support adults living in studio flats with complex or longer-term mental health needs who no longer require inpatient rehabilitation but would benefit from structured support before moving towards greater independence.
Salary: £13.90 per hour
Hours: 10, 20, 30 or 40 hour contracts avaliable working night shifts 10pm-8am, and will include some weekends. We are looking to provide flexible rota opportunities where possible designed around people and place that will fit in with people's lives.
At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.
As Senior Recovery worker, you will help lead and coordinate practical, emotional and strengths-based support within a 24-hour community mental health rehabilitation service. You will work alongside colleagues to support people with complex mental health needs to build confidence, develop independent living skills, maintain wellbeing and take positive steps towards recovery.
In this role, you will work waking nights and will be responsible to make sure the people we support at the service are safe, comfortable, and most importantly happy.
Working as a senior member of the team, you will coordinate agreed shift routines, provide guidance to recovery support workers, respond to residents’ needs, contribute to risk management, complete accurate records, support effective handovers and escalate concerns to managers, on-call colleagues or partner agencies when required.
If you're ready to join our team and help, make a real difference, then apply now, and let's get started on this journey together!
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As Senior Recovery Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard, so significant mental health, complex care, rehabilitation needs or related support needs experience, including responding to risk or changes in presentation is essential and Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) would be beneficial.
On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake further professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
Compensation: 13.9 to N/A (GBP)
Offers adult health and social care
Making Space provides care and support services for adults with health or social care needs, including those with complex mental health issues, learning disabilities, dementia, older people, and carers. Its care plans are customized and delivered at home or in the community to support daily living, physical and mental health, and social inclusion. The company differentiates itself through close, relationship-based care, strong community connections, and flexibility to accommodate different funding arrangements with a person-centered approach. Its goal is to improve quality of life by promoting independence and wellbeing for adults needing care and support.
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