Recovery Activities Worker Role in Middlesbrough with Sponsorship: Create Impact through Therapeutic Support, Apply Now

Location
Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF

Type
Part-time – 22.5 hours per week

Salary (£)
£24,071 to £25,674 per year

About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is rooted in one mission—helping people feel safe, understood, and cared for as they navigate mental health and recovery. With a wide footprint across North Yorkshire, Durham, and Teesside, they’re not just delivering services, they’re redefining what good mental health support should feel like. At Roseberry Park Hospital, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive work environment where creative expression, kindness, and recovery are front and centre.

Job details

Benefits

• Access to Trust-wide training and development to boost your career
• Creative freedom to develop new activity programmes
• Collaborative culture with AHPs, recovery educators, and clinical teams
• Psychologically informed supervision and guidance from experienced staff
• Inclusive workplace that prioritises mental health, safety, and wellbeing

Requirements

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care or an AVCE in Health and Social Care
• Numeracy, literacy and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience running group or 1:1 therapeutic or recreational activities
• Awareness of the Recovery model and CHIME principles
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse service users
• Ability to communicate clearly, plan sessions, and document outcomes
• A flexible, compassionate mindset and strong sense of teamwork

Salary Details

This is a Band 3 NHS role, offering £24,071 to £25,674 per year, paid pro-rata for 22.5 hours a week. The role covers weekdays and bank holidays on a rota basis.

About the Role

If you’re passionate about UK job opportunities that let you be hands-on, creative, and emotionally present—this might be exactly your kind of role. As a Recovery Activities Worker, you’ll help shape everyday experiences that genuinely uplift and empower inpatients within Forensic Secure Services.

You’ll plan and deliver therapeutic sessions—like crafts, sports, social groups, and gardening—that connect people with their hobbies, skills, and ambitions. Whether you’re guiding someone through a new craft or helping them build the confidence to attend a Recovery College session, your work adds real meaning to the recovery process.

At Roseberry Park, they’ve built the kind of environment where recovery is collaborative, care is personal, and innovation is encouraged. You’ll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team with a shared belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative, educational, and social activities to support recovery
• Deliver group sessions and one-to-one support that match individual care plans
• Work with staff from AHPs to nurses to align activity with clinical goals
• Promote physical and emotional wellbeing through engagement and stimulation
• Guide individuals in pursuing vocational interests or personal growth
• Support delivery of Recovery College programmes and wider community involvement
• Monitor participation and wellbeing, documenting outcomes and progress
• Adapt activities for individuals with mental health needs, LD, or autism

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

This role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to a workplace where people with lived experience of mental health or learning disabilities are welcomed and supported. They value empathy, pride, and collaboration as part of their everyday practice.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Roseberry Park Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF
• Contact: Sarah Robinson, Activity Centre Manager, sarah.robinson21@nhs.net, 07920138826

Reference Number
TEWV-RPW-B3-0725

How To Apply
If you’re ready to use your creative talents and people skills to build something lasting, apply now and bring your spark to someone’s recovery journey.