Recovery Support Worker- Fixed Term

3\-month fixed\-term contract to cover a temporary workplace adjustment and/or maternity leave. The role may be extended if required.

Please note applicants must be female.

Excel Housing Solutions is committed to recruiting staff in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 However, this post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, ‘Occupational Requirements’

Please note interviews will take place on the 13th October

About the Role

Excel Housing Solutions is seeking a Recovery Support Worker to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will work in partnership with statutory agencies to reduce the risk of homelessness, health issues, and offending. You will be providing support to clients. Our goal is to offer support to optimise positive outcomes for clients and minimise evictions, by using a restorative approach that focuses on resolving conflicts and fostering positive relationship.

Role Purpose – What you’ll do:

The Recovery Support Worker will provide compassionate, trauma\-informed, and gender\-responsive support to women with lived experience of homelessness and rough sleeping. Many of the women supported will present with multiple and complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, and experiences of domestic and sexual abuse.

The role focuses on empowering women to move towards safety, stability, recovery, and independence, using a strengths\-based, psychologically informed approach that recognises the impact of trauma and adversity.

This job role is mainly based in Preston, however you may be required to visit other sites.

Please see the attached job description , which contains the full job spec

Why Join Excel Housing Solutions?

We care for our team just as much as we care for our clients. You’ll benefit from: Private healthcare after 12 months

Enhanced sick pay

Paid volunteer leave

Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support

Death in Service cover for a nominated person

Enhanced maternity, paternity \& sick pay

Blue Light Scheme

One extra day off for your birthday

Option to buy an extra week of annual leave

Additional leave for every full year of service (up to 5 days)

Company pension scheme

Regular supervision, wellbeing check\-ins, and reflective practice

Free annual eye tests

Casual dress code

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

A warm, inclusive, and supportive team environment

Access to further training / education opportunities.

Important Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The role involves regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings (including those considered 'spent') must be disclosed unless ‘protected’.

A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment.

Pay: From £13\.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Paid volunteer time


• Referral programme


• Sabbatical


• Sick pay

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