Recovery Worker

Recovery worker

locations

Robin Hood Avenue

time type

Part time

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Posted Today

job requisition id

JR013017

Recovery Worker - Macclesfield Supported Housing

Location: 39a Robin Hood Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7RU

Working hours: Part-time 18.5 hours per week (rota basis)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum (pro rata)

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the service:

Robin Hood Avenue is a small mental health, supported housing service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.

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:

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals
• Oversee your own caseload of key clients
• To work with individuals to develop practical and emotional life skills to promote independence
• Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records

About you:

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and people using the service
• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
• Able to keep good and accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills, including in Word, the use of databases and email
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience
• Willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

To view the full job and person specification, please click here.

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

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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 

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

Closing Date:

2026-07-06