Support Worker

Job summary Are you looking for a new career in a rewarding role that makes a real difference? We are currently looking for dedicated and committed Support Workers to join our strong and friendly team at our rehabilitation hospital in Newton Abbott. Previous experience is not required as we will provide comprehensive induction and training. Main Purpose: To provide comprehensive and effective recovery support which enables people to take control of their future. To work with other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice of the highest standard. You will also share in the responsibility to ensure that services are run safely in line with our policies and procedures. Main duties of the job To provide practice which embodies recovery principles, qualities, values and standards. To ensure recovery relationships and support are provided wherever the person needs this to happen. To demonstrate the personal qualities, knowledge and skills required within a recovery support role. To provide and model an approach to recovery in which people providing and receiving support can share and reflect on their experiences of recovery and self management. To ensure that all communication demonstrates recovery qualities, values and principles. To communicate in an open and sensitive manner. To ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with Charity policy and regulation. To follow practice according to the requirements and terms within the CQC Essential Standards, Mental Health Act and Charity policy and procedures. To take responsibility for shift leadership in the absence of senior staff, ensuring that the registered property is maintained in good order and meets legislative requirements through regular and recorded risk assessment. To plan and prioritise personal workload, demonstrating an appropriate balance between service need and wellbeing. To follow professional practice guidelines and registration requirements at all times. To contribute to the effective delivery of recovery conversation, coaching and evaluation through trust and network outcome measures. To respond to requests for information in a professional and responsible manner within agreed deadlines. About us Cypress Hospital provides rehabilitation for people in mental health recovery. Our team provides 24/7 nurse-led support, working in partnership with community mental health teams, people we work with and their families. Step One is a leading third sector provider of recovery supportive services for those with mental health concerns and/or Autism Spectrum Condition in Devon and is committed to the continuing development of recovery values in practice. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,851.22 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0241-26-0002 Job locations Cypress Hospital 10 Knowles Hill Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2PW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Step One is a leading third sector provider of recovery supportive services for those withmental health concerns and/or Autism Spectrum Condition in Devon and is committed to thecontinuing development of recovery values in practice. Duties and Responsibilities: To provide practice which embodies recovery principles, qualities, values and standards. This will include supporting people to lead and define their recovery and achieve theirpersonal recovery outcomes. To ensure recovery relationships and support are provided wherever the person needs this to happen and understand that this will always change. To demonstrate the personal qualities, knowledge and skills required within a recovery support role. This will include a commitment to regular supervision, coaching, appraisal andtraining. To provide and model an approach to recovery in which people providing and receivingsupport can share and reflect on their experiences of recovery and self management. Thiswill include receiving coaching within the organisation coaching programme. To ensure that all communication (verbal, non verbal and written) demonstrates recoveryqualities, values and principles. To communicate in an open and sensitive manner at alltimes. To ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with Charity policy and regulation. To follow practice according to the requirements and terms within the CQC EssentialStandards, Mental Health Act and Charity policy and procedures. This will include the timely and accurate recording of all appropriate information. To take responsibility for shift leadership in the absence of senior staff, ensuring that the registered property is maintained in good order andmeets legislative requirements through regular and recorded risk assessment. To plan and prioritise personal workload, demonstrating an appropriate balance betweenservice need and wellbeing. To follow professional practice guidelines and registration requirements at all times. To contribute to the effective d