Recovery Worker (Liverpool)

Recovery Focus; West Kirby; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Résumé du poste

Waythrough is hiring a Recovery Worker in Liverpool to support adults with mental health needs in a 24-hour supported housing and community setting. You’ll help clients build independence, develop recovery plans and foster confidence in daily living.

Join a compassionate team where full training is provided. The role includes a 37-hour week with a mix of days, evenings and nights on a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Salary ranges from £25,877.80 to £30,868.31 per annum.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach required.
• Empathy and understanding essential.
• Positive, resilient and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work a 7-day rota and on-call system.
• Experience isn’t essential as full training is provided.

Responsabilités

• Build meaningful relationships and provide person-centred support
• Develop personalised support and recovery plans with individuals
• Support daily living skills including household tasks and budgeting
• Encourage access to education, employment and leisure opportunities
• Promote independence, wellbeing and empowerment
• Work as part of a team on a rota and on-call system

Connaissances

Caring approach

Empathy

Positivity

Independent & team

Rota & on-call

Training provided

Description du poste

Recovery Worker Location: 8 Derwent Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 6QT Working Hours: 37 Hours Per week - This will include a mix of days, evening, and night shifts over a 7-day rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays (Typical shifts include 9am-5pm, 12pm-8pm, and 2pm-11pm)

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum 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

We believe in the power of people and your professionalism, insight, compassion and drive will help us inspire personal recovery for those we support. Liverpool SHS is a mental health supported housing and community-based service working to a recovery-focused model. We support adults (18+) with mental health needs and dual diagnosis needs, providing 24-hour supported accommodation and personalised recovery support and requires sleep ins. We understand that recovery looks different for everyone. With the right support at the right time, we know recovery is possible and we’re committed to helping every individual achieve it.

As a Recovery Worker, you will play a key role in supporting people to maintain independence, build confidence and thrive within their community.

What You’ll Do

• Build meaningful relationships and provide person-centred support
• Work with individuals to develop personalised support and recovery plans
• Support daily living skills including household tasks and financial management
• Encourage access to education, employment and leisure opportunities
• Promote independence, wellbeing and empowerment
• Work as part of a supportive team and take part in a rota and on-call system

This is a rewarding opportunity where every day brings a chance to make a real difference and where you will have every chance to shine.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• A caring and compassionate approach
• Empathy and understanding
• Positivity, resilience and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to support a rota and on-call system
• Experience isn’t essential as full training is provided

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

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 email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-11-12

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.