Recovery Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Recovery Worker – Supporting Homeless Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a temporary Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom are affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, and social exclusion. You’ll be working across a range of services including street outreach, supported housing, hostels, and community-based projects, helping people move towards stability, independence, and long-term recovery. Why Choose Nurseplus? • Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends. • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays). • Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you. • Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded training aligned to the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework. • Ongoing Development Opportunities: Access in-house courses and funded qualifications, including NVQ Levels 2 and 3. • Blue Light Card: Thousands of high street and online discounts. What You’ll Be Doing As a Recovery Worker supporting homeless individuals, you may be involved in: • Providing street outreach support and engaging hard-to-reach individuals • Working within supported housing, hostels, and residential projects • Supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and dual diagnosis • Building trusting, professional relationships and promoting engagement • Delivering practical and emotional support focused on recovery and harm reduction • Encouraging independence, life skills, and community integration • Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and specialist services • Working to support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures • Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Your role will focus on empowerment, safety, and recovery, helping people regain control over their lives while promoting dignity, respect, and choice. What We’re Looking For • You must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK • Experience working with vulnerable individuals is essential. Ideally, you will have at least 12 months’ experience working with vulnerable adults or within a support or care environment. • Training in managing challenging behaviour is beneficial, and FREE CPI training is available if required. • Flexibility to work across different services and locations • A good standard of English and strong communication skills • A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach • A clear enhanced DBS (you can apply for this upon registration) About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people facing complex life challenges. We care just as much about our staff as our clients, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow, develop, and build a meaningful career