City of York Council
Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
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Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Internally Advertised Role: Community Mental Health Hub Worker
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, practical, and motivated individual to join York’s Community Mental Health Hub at Acomb Garth.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing, multi-agency mental health service. You will collaborate with colleagues from health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations, providing a welcoming, person-centred space for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Your support will extend beyond the building into the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Directly work with individuals accessing the Hub, helping them:
- Identify personal strengths
- Build confidence
- Develop key skills
- Connect with appropriate support
- Provide practical and emotional support relating to:
- Wellbeing
- Daily living skills
- Social connection and independence
- Accessing community resources
- Participation in activities
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment within the Hub
- Exhibit experience in working with adults with mental health needs, including:
- Building trusting relationships
- Clear communication
- Managing competing priorities
- Adapting to changing situations calmly
- Operate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while exercising independent initiative on a daily basis
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Preferred Qualities & Experience
We are most interested in applicants who demonstrate:
- A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred, and co-produced approaches
- Local knowledge of York or experience in York’s community
- Creativity, flexibility, and strong belief in the potential for recovery and improved quality of life
- Understanding of mental health welfare, safeguarding policies, and safeguarding procedures for vulnerable people
Shift Details
- Current schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
- Hours: 07:30–20:00, including weekend working requirements
Additional Information
The Council requires all candidates to:
Safeguarding Policy
- Undergo an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service for position suitability
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Employee Benefits
York City Council offers:
- Generous annual leave
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A rewarding recognition package, reflecting staff contributions
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer opportunities
- Continuous Learning & Development and professional growth
Application & Contact
For more details or an informal discussion, please contact:
- Hannah Darton (Recovery Team Lead)
- Email: Hannah.darton@york.gov.uk
- Phone: 07354 822619
Closing Date
- Sunday 19 July 2026, at midnight
Interview Details
- Week commencing Monday 27 July 2026
Eligibility Note
These vacancies are opening only to City of York Council, WWY, and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply.
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