Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health

Casual Recovery Worker

• locations
• Bakery Court

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR012276

Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health 

Hours: Casual Working hours to support with Holidays and Leave of absence. Shifts Days are Monday - Sunday between 09:00-17:00

Salary: £13.45per hourContract: Casual Contract

Location: Bakery Court, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7FG (with the possibility of picking up shifts in Barrow and Kendal where needed).

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

Waythrough’s Supported Housing service allows tenants to develop skills and coping strategies to manage their own tenancies and mental health needs.

We work with people on a one to one basis, using a recovery based model and individual support planning to empower them to develop opportunities, gain skills and experience and make positive choices in their lives.

We have seven self-contained flats for people to develop the skills needed to move on to more independent living, with our staff working individually with tenants to develop practical and emotional tools and skills to become and stay independent

What we are looking for

• Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work (preferred)
• A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve independence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex situations
• Ability to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
• Willingness to undertake medication training, the Care Certificate, and work towards a Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern, including weekends and sleep-ins
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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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• 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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