Bank Recovery Worker

Making Space (Warrington); Stockport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – up to 30% wages as you earn

Electric Car Scheme

Bravo Benefits & health discounts

Up to 28 days holidays (pro rata)

Double time for Xmas/Boxing Day/New‑Yr

Holiday buy/sell up to 2 weeks

Learning portal access

Funding for health/social care quals (

Internal promotion track

Travel expenses 45p/mile

Pension 3% employer

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Bank Recovery Worker role with Making Space (Warrington) based in Stockport, offering part-time, on-site hours. Salary £13.12 per hour. Role supports individuals with enduring mental health conditions in a safe, welcoming environment.

Opportunities to support Stockport Connect Hub and Castlewood Court as required. Training and qualifications offered; career progression within Social Care. DBS checks apply and UK work entitlement required.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Willingness to align with Making Space values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered, recovery-focused care and support to service users.
• Help individuals build resilience, coping strategies and self-management skills, and facilitate referrals and signposts.

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Recovery Worker to join the team at Open Door based in Stockport, SK1 1RJ. The service will be supporting those with enduring mental health conditions to live well, providing support tailored to their individual needs in a nurturing environment, which offers a safe and welcoming space where people can connect with others.

There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to provide support as required to Stockport Connect Hub, SK2 6RE and Castlewood Court, SK1 3PA.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.

We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Responsibilities

As a Recovery Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

You'll provide compassionate, person-centered, and recovery-focused care and support, helping individuals build resilience, coping strategies, and self-management skills.

It's not just about addressing immediate needs; it's about empowering individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being in the long term. By fostering partnerships, signposting, and making referrals, you'll ensure that those attending our service have access to all the specialist, universal, and targeted support that they need.

If you're a caring individual who values the importance of holistic, person-centred care, and are passionate about helping others achieve recovery and well-being, then we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply

Access to our library of learning through our e-portal

Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.

We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.

Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.

We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards

Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum

Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Bank Recovery Worker

Company: Making Space (Warrington) Salary: from £13.12 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Stockport, SK1 1DN Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

Summary

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Recovery Worker to join the team at Open Door based in Stockport, SK1 1RJ. The service will be supporting those with enduring mental health conditions to live well, providing support tailored to their individual needs in a nurturing environment, which offers a safe and welcoming space where people can connect with others.

There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to provide support as required to Stockport Connect Hub, SK2 6RE and Castlewood Court, SK1 3PA.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.

We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Responsibilities

As a Recovery Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

You'll provide compassionate, person-centered, and recovery-focused care and support, helping individuals build resilience, coping strategies, and self-management skills.

It's not just about addressing immediate needs; it's about empowering individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being in the long term. By fostering partnerships, signposting, and making referrals, you'll ensure that those attending our service have access to all the specialist, universal, and targeted support that they need.

If you're a caring individual who values the importance of holistic, person-centred care, and are passionate about helping others achieve recovery and well-being, then we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply

Access to our library of learning through our e-portal

Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.

We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.

Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.

We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards

Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum

Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.