Recovery Worker in Manchester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Manchester is seeking a compassionate and flexible Recovery Worker. The role involves aiding individuals in independent living, with no prior experience required as full training is provided. Candidates with an understanding of mental health are especially welcomed. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full training provided.
• Understanding of mental health issues or lived experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to maintain tenancies and independence.
• Help develop skills in domestic management and accessing opportunities.
• Create personal support plans aligned with user goals.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location: Manchester

Salary: £24,570 per annum

Additional Pay: Sleep-in shifts paid at £78.30

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week)

We are looking for a caring, flexible, and creative individual who thrives under pressure, can connect with people at all levels, and enjoys helping others live independently. Join Waythrough at Manchester Road as a Recovery Worker.

About the Service: Tameside Supported Housing Service offers tailored support to help individuals manage accommodation, reintegrate into the community, and progress towards independent living. Our scheme accommodates men and women in 12 individual rooms with shared facilities, plus four self-contained flats. Managed by Waythrough with Regenda as the landlord.

Your Role: You will support and inspire service users to maintain their tenancies and independence, helping them develop skills in domestic management, finances, and accessing opportunities. You will work with individuals to create personal support plans aligned with their goals.

Requirements: No prior experience necessary; full training provided. Candidates with understanding of mental health issues or lived experience are encouraged to apply. Essential qualities include compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Flexibility to work on a rota and be available for on-call duties is required.

Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply via this link. Please upload a CV and a supporting statement outlining your skills and experience.

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience, and from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups. This is a rolling recruitment; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed promptly.

Waythrough is committed to learning and development, offering apprenticeship opportunities relevant to the role.

Note: The information about the company's launch date appears inconsistent (October 2024), which might be an error.