Recovery Worker

Recovery Worker - 3 Positions Available Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868 FTE - Salary will be pro rataLocation: 30 Roper Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7BSContract: PermanentHours: 2 positions are 30 hours per weekand 1 position is 22.5 hours per weekPlease note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.About WaythroughWaythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.Make a real difference in your communityAre you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.About the roleYoure caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. Youd also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with.Roper Street is a mental health, supported housing and community-based service in Whitehaven, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.What Youll DoManage and improve their own physical and mental well-beingDevelop skills including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, access to public services, further education and/or employment and living well in the community with clients.Live more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposesTake control over their life, through their own choices and decisionsTo Succeed in This Role, Youll Need:Ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issuesAble to motivate, support and advocate for people using servicesNo relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, youll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties. Due to the nature of the role a driving licence and access to a car is essential.To view the full job description please click hereWhat We OfferWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%Life assurance (3 annual salary)Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibilityWaythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.If you need adjustments or support to apply, please contact our recruitment team.TPBN1_UKTJ