Mental Health Recovery Worker (Penrith)

• locations
• Abbots Bank

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR009610

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Mental Health Recovery Worker - Penrith

Location: Penrith, CumbriaWorking Hours: 37 hours (on a rota including weekends and evenings.)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 - £28,930

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
 

At Waythrough, we believe that recovery from mental ill health is possible for everyone. Formerly known as Richmond Fellowship, we are a leading mental health charity providing supported housing and community-based services that empower people to live as independently as possible.
 

Our Abbots Bank service offers recovery-focused support for adults aged 18+ through supported housing, outreach, and peer support programmes. We’ve been part of the local community for many years, helping people build skills, confidence, and independence in their everyday lives.
 

About the Role

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping and inspiring individuals to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and achieve their personal goals. You’ll work closely with each person to create a personalised support plan — empowering them to develop practical skills, manage finances, and access work, leisure, or education opportunities.
 

Every day will be different. You’ll be working both independently and as part of a supportive team, providing person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
 

What You’ll Do

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals to take positive steps towards their recovery and independence. You’ll:

• Work alongside residents to create

  personalised support plansthat reflect their goals, strengths and aspirations.

• Support people in developing everyday living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and managing their home.

• Encourage engagement in

  work, training, volunteering, or leisureactivities that promote confidence and wellbeing.

• Offer

  emotional supportand guidance, empowering people to make their own decisions and overcome challenges.

• Help individuals maintain their

  tenanciesand access other community-based support services.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those you support.

  
  

Each day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life — whether it’s helping them achieve a small milestone or celebrating a major breakthrough in their recovery journey.
 

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous experience to apply - full training will be provided. What matters most is your caring, flexible, and compassionate nature, and your enthusiasm for helping others live fulfilling lives.
 

You’ll thrive in a role where you can connect with people from all walks of life, adapt to changing needs, and stay calm under pressure.
 

You’ll also need to:

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Be flexible to work on a weekly rota, including weekends

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

  
  

Candidates with an understanding of mental health issues or lived experience are particularly welcome.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

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

• 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 GoandAspirationsportals
• £500 Recommend a Friendbonus
• 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.

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

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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About Us

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.

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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Humankind job site https://peoplekind.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/

Aquarius

Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers.

Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk