Recovery Worker

Waythrough; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Job summary

Waythrough in Whitehaven is seeking a Recovery Worker to support people with mental health, housing or other needs. This role is 30 hours per week and permanent, with starting salary in the range £25,877.80 to £30,868 FTE, pro rata.

You will provide compassionate, practical help, assist clients to build life skills, access services and maintain independence. Full training is provided, and you’ll join a friendly team with generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• No relevant experience required as full training will be provided.
• Driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to develop essential life skills and independence.
• Promote wellbeing and recovery through compassionate support.
• Help clients access public services and community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Driving license

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

Waythrough was 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:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services

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

• 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 contact our recruitment team