Recovery Worker in Workington)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Preston, Workington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker for their Cumbria Safe Haven Service. This permanent role involves providing mental health support to individuals through various interventions. The ideal candidate will possess a caring and empathetic nature, with flexibility to work various shifts. The position requires a valid driver's license and a commitment to helping others live independently.

Benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and knowledge of mental health preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support through one-to-one appointments and group sessions.
• Assist individuals in managing their wellbeing and signposting to services.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Empathetic

Flexible

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £24,570 pro rata per annum

Hours: Permanent, 30 hours per week

We are looking for a caring, flexible, and creative Recovery Worker to join Waythrough's Cumbria Safe Haven Service. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, can connect with people at all levels, and is passionate about helping others live independently.

The Cumbria Safe Haven provides mental health support to individuals aged 18 and over through one-to-one appointments and group drop-in sessions. Our support focuses on interventions, mental health management, wellbeing, and signposting to relevant services.

Relevant experience and knowledge of mental health are preferred, but a caring, compassionate, and empathetic nature is essential. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

The role requires a valid driver's license and the flexibility to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

To Apply

If you believe you are suitable for this role, please visit this link to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing diversity and welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

We offer a wide range of apprenticeships, and anyone in a permanent role who has passed probation can apply for relevant apprenticeships.

Waythrough was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We support people affected by substance use or gambling and are committed to providing evidence-based services tailored to individual needs, aiming to break down barriers to support.