Community Mental Health Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus; Workington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme (4.5% employer)

Life assurance (3× salary)

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 Online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting for a Recovery Worker in Cumbria (Workington). The role involves providing person-centred support to adults with mental health challenges and helping them maintain their independence.

We value empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Full training will be provided, and driving a UK vehicle is essential for community-based work.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Understanding of mental health issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, practical and emotional support to adults with mental health challenges.
• Develop and review personalised support plans reflecting needs, goals and aspirations.
• Support people to build confidence, resilience and coping strategies for mental health.
• Encourage independent living skills, including domestic and financial management.
• Help people access opportunities in their communities (employment, education, leisure).
• Deliver one-to-one support appointments and contribute to community drop-in sessions.
• Identify support needs and provide signposting and referrals to services.
• Build trusting relationships promoting dignity, inclusion and recovery.
• Work effectively as part of a team and maintain records.

Skills

Empathy

Mental health understanding

Communication skills

Independent working

Flexibility

Job description

Waythrough is recruiting for a Recovery Worker in Cumbria (Workington). The role involves providing person-centred support to adults with mental health challenges and helping them maintain their independence.

We value empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Full training will be provided, and driving a UK vehicle is essential for community-based work.