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Recovery Worker

Location: Bakery Court, Ulverston, Cumbria

Salary: £24,570 per annum

Contract : Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual looking to support people in their recovery journey? Bakery Court in Ulverston is part of Waythrough's network of recovery-focused services, and we are seeking a Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at this CQC registered 12-hour supported living site.

Bakery Court provides person-centred support to adults living with mental ill health, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live more independently in the community. As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to manage their wellbeing, develop life skills, engage in meaningful activities, and work towards their personal goals.

You'll support with everything from daily living tasks to emotional support, helping residents navigate challenges and celebrate progress. From facilitating group sessions to one-to-one recovery planning, no two days will be the same - but every day will make a difference.

The ideal Recovery Worker will have:

* Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work (preferred)

* A genuine passion for helping others achieve independence

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

* Willingness to undertake medication training and the Care Certificate

* Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including weekends and sleep-ins

* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

In return, you'll benefit from:

* A supportive, inclusive team environment

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Being part of a forward-thinking mental health charity

* Access to learning sessions in resilience, wellbeing and recovery tools

* Clear career progression routes and regular supervision

Join us at Bakery Court and be part of something that changes lives. Apply today and take the next step in your mental health support career.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers/job/Bakery-Court/Recovery-Worker_JR009347-3

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius supports people in the Midlands affected by substance use or gambling. It was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship and is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.

We are specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We provide high quality, evidence-based services, which are designed around the needs of the people we support. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.