Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus; Street; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fees

GP access

Employee assistance

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to work

Blue Light discounts

Free will writing

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is a leading mental health and social support charity operating across England. We are hiring a Recovery Worker in Whitehaven to support people facing mental health challenges, housing, and related issues.

The role emphasizes empowerment, independence, and community integration, with full training provided. You will work 30 hours per week with a permanent contract, contributing to a compassionate team and receiving a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Experience with mental health issues and/or lived experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop life skills with clients including budgeting and tenancy sustainment.
• Empower clients to live more fulfilling lives.
• Foster client independence and informed choices.
• Support wellbeing and promote recovery.

Skills

Communication at all levels

Compassionate responses

Motivate & support clients

Job description

Recovery Worker

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868 FTE - Salary will be pro rata
Location: 141 Queen Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AW

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

We've formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've 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 it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are 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 - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the role

You're 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. You'd 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 You'll Do

• Support clients to develop essential life skills, including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, accessing public services, and exploring opportunities in further education and employment.
• Empower clients to live more fulfilling lives by developing a sense of purpose, building confidence and exploring new opportunities.
• Support clients to take greater control of their lives by encouraging independence and enabling them to make their own informed choices and decisions.
• Help clients to manage and improve their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting recovery, resilience and overall quality of life.

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyatalllevels
• Abilitytorespondcompassionatelytosensitiveandcomplexissues
• Abletomotivate,supportandadvocateforpeopleusingservices

No 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, you'll 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.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll 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 pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough 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 email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date:

2026-11-04