Support Worker
Step One Charity
Newton Abbot, TQ12 2PWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£24,851
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
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 Worker...
- 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.
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.
- 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 delivery of recovery conversation, coaching and evaluationthrough trust and network outcome measures.
- To respond to requests for information in a professional and responsible manner withinagreed deadlines.
- To improve efficiency by making good use of electronic communications.
- Compassion, integrity and patience
- A strong can do attitude
- Emotional resilience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive approach
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support
- Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
- A full UK driving licence
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeing
- Autonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationships
- Eligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Go to www.steponecharity.co.uk/opportunities for more information
Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Step One reserve the right to close this job role early if necessary.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Driving License
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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