Recovery Worker

• locations
• Longview House

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 2 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• JR011365

Recovery Worker  – Longview House (Liverpool)

Location: 217 Longview Drive, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6EDWorking Hours: 37 hours per week with evening and weekend shifts included when required.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 - £28,930 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 service:

Longview House is a 24hr Registered Mental Health Care Home, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health/addiction 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 24hr staffed service to our residents aged 18 - 67.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

About the role:

Key Duties include:

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals and improve their quality of life.

• To work on both practical and emotional life skills towards independent living/ greater independence.

• To assist with the safe and successful daily running of the service including housing management related tasks.

• To work as part of a team towards agreed service/contract targets.

• To work as part of a team to provide a service in line with the organisation’s mission and values.

• Waythrough Services range from 24-hour residential care with nursing to floating support in peoples own homes. Some require evenings, weekends, nightshifts (waking or sleeping) and on-calls.

The people we support are central to everything we do. Each person who uses our services – residents or clients – is a unique individual and they all deserve to be treated as such.  Longview House is a 24 hour Supporting Housing for those experiencing mental health difficulties. Often multiple and complex needs will arise, and you may need to be able to support in some of these areas also. As such, your responsibilities may vary from day to day.

Support people who access the service:

• Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being and health.

• Develop independent life-skills including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, access to public services, further education and/or employment and living well in the community.

• Live more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposes.

• Take control over their life, through their own choices and decisions.

• Work in partnership with the service to provide feedback/complaints and suggestions identifying practical solutions to any barriers.

• Maintaining their property, being able to manage repairs and keep the environment clean and tidy.

• Encourage group attendance.

Ensure the safe running of the service:

• Assess resident wellbeing and welfare on an ...

Salary: £26,000-29,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Patchway

Contract Type: Permanent

DHI are recruiting a Recovery Worker to support clients within the South Glos area who are on one of our drug and alcohol recovery programmes. We are looking for people who can bring creativity and enthusiasm to supporting clients, helping them to make positive changes in their lives.

You will be joining an experienced Drug and Alcohol Community Team that works hard to support each other and to deliver an exceptional service to our clients

As a recovery worker, you will deliver key working and evidence-based psychosocial groupwork programmes to support individuals make positive changes to their drug use. The role is varied and as interesting and requires you to carry out needs assessments and risk assessments alongside other tasks.

A Driving Licence with access to vehicle and willingness to use it for work travel is essential.

About You

At DHI we highly value transferable skills and life experience. If you have good organisational skills, can manage relationships, solve problems, and are resilient, adaptable and flexible then we would love to hear from you.

Your background could be from anywhere where you have needed to apply problem solving and motivational skills. Teaching, ex-armed forces, customer service are all examples of just some professions where we believe these transferable skills are often found, or you may have lived experience.

Our Values

We are an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and our values underpin this.

If you share DHI’s values of flexibility, stimulation, self- direction and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to exploring these with you during the interview process should you be successful at the shortlisting stage.

What We Offer

Alongside on the job support and mentoring we offer a variety of training to enable the successful candidate to develop and thrive within this role including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, professional boundaries and training with regard to drug and alcohol related topics that are relevant to the post.

As an employee of DHI, you will have also access to our Employee Assistance Programme, our Cycle Scheme, up to 31 days paid annual leave (service-related) , company pension scheme and Charity Worker Discounts.

Next Steps

If you’d like to know more about the role contact Lisa Wheeler: LWheeler@dhi-online.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion. Or to apply for the Recovery Worker vacancy please follow the instructions below:

How to apply

To apply for this role please provide a CV and covering letter and send to recruitment@dhibath.org.uk by midday on 30 January 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after this date.

All applicants are required to submit a covering letter that should address the following questions in no more than 500 words maximum.

• State how you meet the requirements within the Person Specification

• What do our core values mean to you in relation to this role?

We strongly encourage you to complete our Equality & Diversity monitoring form to help us achieve a diverse workforce. The form does not form part of the selection process. Please also tell us where you saw the post advertised.

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Recovery Worker - Great Yarmouth

Make a Real Difference in Great Yarmouth – Join Us as a Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a career that truly matters?

At NIHCSS, we’re on a mission to empower individuals in our community to live independent, fulfilling lives and for our supported living clients to move to independent living—and we need people like you to make it happen!

Why This Role Matters

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be more than just a team member—you’ll be a mentor, a listener, and a source of encouragement.
Every day, you’ll help people in Great Yarmouth build confidence, learn life skills, and connect socially, making a real impact where it counts: right here in your community.

Every day, you’ll help people in Great Yarmouth build confidence, learn life skills, and connect socially, making a real impact where it counts: right here in your community.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Support and mentor individuals, promoting independence and self-confidence.
• Provide person-centred care, from life skills to social engagement.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals to deliver holistic support.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with vulnerable adults in a mental health or learning disability setting.
• Great communication skills and an empathetic approach.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Above all: compassion, resilience and patience.

Job Benefits

What’s in It for You

• A rewarding career where you see the difference you make every day.
• Full training and ongoing support—no experience? No problem!
• Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values your contribution.

Ready to make a positive impact in Great Yarmouth?
Apply today and start your journey toward a career that changes lives—including yours.

Apply today and start your journey toward a career that changes lives—including yours.

The benefits of working for Together

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

About Together for Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.

As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.

As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Our Hiring Process

Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.

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Senior Learning Practitioner - Sixth FormLocation: St Elizabeth’s School, Much Hadham, HertfordshireContract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year)Salary: £24,202 per annum (pro rata salary)

We’re looking for enthusiastic Senior Learning Practitioner's to join our warm and dedicated Sixth Form team. 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and motivated Senior Learning Practitioner's to take the next steps in their career in education. The successful candidates will compliment the work of the class teachers by planning, preparing and delivering creative learning activities for students.

Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you’ll play a key part in helping learners achieve their goals, gain confidence, and enjoy their school experience in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.

What you'll do

• Work alongside the teacher with lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans
• Assist with development and implementation of individual learning, behaviour and support plans
• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with their learning, communication, and independence
• Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training provided)
• Contribute to a team that celebrates progress and nurtures potential — every single day.

About you 

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience of working with children or young people in a learning environment as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).

Successful Candidates must;

• Have previous experience in an education or care setting
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational skills with good ICT knowledge
• Able to support with personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect
• Willingness to learn, grow and be part of something meaningful

Why work for St Elizabeth’s?

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:

• Term-time only role– enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Supportive hours:
  • Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am – 4:00pm
  • Tues: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Fri: early finish at 3:45pm!
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Beautiful countryside location
• Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across school, college, care, and therapy.

How to Apply

Apply now by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.

Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity.
 

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.

Be the reason our learners to reach their full potential and beyond. 

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Employability Tutor - Study Programme 1135

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Hours per week
• 40 hours per week
• Location
• Warwickshire
• Salary Range
• £27,000 per annum
• About Us

• Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

  What we offer
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
  • 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
• About You

• This role is suited to an Employability Tutor, Further Education Lecturer, or vocational trainer who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.

  You will have:

  • A Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification
  • A minimum Level 3 vocational qualification
  • Experience teaching English and maths up to Level 2
  • The ability to manage classroom behaviour confidently and professionally
  • Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
  • A genuine commitment to learner development and progression
• About the Role

• As an Employability Tutor, you will deliver practical, engaging learning programmes to young people on a post-16 Study Programme at our centre in Warwickshire.

  You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence, and recognised qualifications. Delivery will include Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

  This role combines classroom teaching, employability skills development, and pastoral support, preparing learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. You will also work closely with apprenticeship teams and external partners to support positive learner outcomes.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners
  • Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths
  • Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons
  • Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets
  • Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations
  • Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners
  • Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems
  • Build effective links with apprenticeship tutors and external organisations
  Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.Please note: Candidates with overseas experience exceeding six months within the past five years will be required to provide criminal background checks or certificates of good conduct from the relevant jurisdictions, in English or with certified translations.
• J...

Employability Tutor - Study Programme 1134

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Hours per week
• 40 hours per week
• Location
• Doncaster, North-East
• Salary Range
• £26,000 to £27,000 per annum
• About Us

• Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

  What we offer
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
  • 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
• About You

• This role is suited to an Employability Tutor, Further Education Lecturer, or vocational trainer who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.

  You will have:

  • A Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification
  • A minimum Level 3 vocational qualification
  • Experience teaching English and maths up to Level 2
  • The ability to manage classroom behaviour confidently and professionally
  • Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
  • A genuine commitment to learner development and progression
• About the Role

• As an Employability Tutor, you will deliver practical, engaging learning programmes to young people on a post-16 Study Programme at our centre in Doncaster.

  You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence, and recognised qualifications. Delivery will include Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

  This role combines classroom teaching, employability skills development, and pastoral support, preparing learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. You will also work closely with apprenticeship teams and external partners to support positive learner outcomes.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners
  • Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths
  • Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons
  • Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets
  • Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations
  • Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners
  • Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems
  • Build effective links with apprenticeship tutors and external organisations
  Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.Please note: Candidates with overseas experience exceeding six months within the past five years will be required to provide criminal background checks or certificates of good conduct from the relevant jurisdictions, in English or with certified translations....

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Employer

Location

Alternative Provisions Tutor needed in Aylesbury to support a young learner with core subject tuition. Part-time role, £35 per hour. Ongoing position with Education Boutique, a leading alternative provision specialist.

Pay: £35.00 per hour

Job Description:

• Location:Aylesbury
• Hours:15 hours a week
• Start Date:Ongoing
• Rate:£35 per hour (Self-employed)
• Organisation:Education Boutique
• Delivery:In-person with some online opportunities

About Education Boutique

Education Boutique is a leading provider of bespoke tuition and alternative provision, supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs. We specialise in delivering tailored, trauma-informed education to students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings. Our tutors are experts in their fields and bring compassion, creativity, and flexibility to every learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Tailor sessions to meet the needs of a learner with a complex profile

• Use trauma-informed and pupil-led approaches to foster engagement and progress

• Build strong, supportive relationships with the student to encourage confidence and participation

• Track and report on progress, adapting plans as needed to ensure continued development

Essential Requirements

• Trauma-informed teaching approach

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

• Self-employed status and right to work in the UK

• Availability during weekday daytime hours

• Reliable transport to attend in-person sessions

Ideal Candidate

• Calm, adaptable, and empathetic approach

• Skilled in supporting learners outside of mainstream education

• Creative and flexible teaching style to meet individual needs

• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with Education Boutique and other professionals

Safeguarding Statement

Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Recovery Navigator Volunteer

• locations
• Barnsley Recovery Steps - McLintocks Building

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR010708

About The Role

We are seeking a Recovery Navigator Volunteer within the Assessment and Fast Track team at Barnsley Recovery Steps.

At Barnsley Recovery Steps we recognise that everyone’s goals around making changes to their drug and alcohol use are different. Whatever people want to achieve we can support them to get there, whether this is making small changes, stopping completely, or reducing risk.

The role involves supporting clients from their first contact through their recovery journey.

Key duties include offering emotional support, completing assessments and related paperwork, and assisting with administrative tasks such as phone check-ins, reminder calls, and engaging disengaged clients. There is potential to support home visits or co-working on a caseload.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role-specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

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.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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 a...