Recovery Worker

Recovery Worker

locations

Melbourne View

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR012851

Recovery Worker - Melbourne View

Location: 128 Botcherby Avenue Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2TX- This role is based within the community, therefore applicants must hold a driving licence and have own vehicle.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary:£25,877.80-£30,868.31

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

Melbourne View is a 24 hour supported housing service. The remit of the service is to provide mental health support to 12 residents, within their own self-contained flats. With this being a 24 hour service, The successful applicant will be expected to work a mix of early morning shifts, late shifts and overnight sleep shifts, weekends and public holidays, to ensure the service is fully staffed. Prior experience of supported housing is desirable.There is also the option of overtime within the service, should you desire to pick up extra hours once in post

What you'll do;

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

• Develop 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

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues

• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services

To view the full job description please click here

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

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• £500

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• 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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