Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health

Recovery Worker

locations

Wallace Gardens

time type

Part time

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Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012695

Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, on a rolling rota basis, Monday - Friday

24-hour service including sleep-insSalary: £25,877.80 – £30,868.31 (pro rata)Contract: PermanentLocation: 6 Wallace Gardens, Carlisle, CA1 2BL

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About the role

Our Wallace Gardens service provides 24 hour supported living, including accommodation for individuals with mental health needs, helping them to develop the skills required to live independently.

The service consists of six self-contained flats, where you’ll work closely with clients on a one-to-one basis, supporting their recovery journey and promoting independence. You’ll support individuals with day-to-day living tasks, including medication observation and ordering, while helping them build the confidence and skills needed to move forward in their lives.

This role involves a high level of lone working, with support from the wider team and external partners such as social services.

What you’ll do

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs
• Support clients with daily living tasks and tenancy-related responsibilities
• Observe, record and support with medication (training provided)
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals
• Promote independence, wellbeing and recovery
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning

What you’ll need

• Previous experience or knowledge of mental health (essential)
• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards this
• Ability to work flexibly, including sleep-ins and weekends
• Confidence in lone working and decision-making
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate approach to supporting people with complex needs (including mental health and substance misuse)
• Ability to motivate, support and advocate for people using the service

Working Pattern
Wallace Gardens operates as a 24-hour supported accommodation service, therefore flexibility is essential in this role. You will work on a 3-week rolling rota which includes a range of shifts to meet the needs of the service. These shifts will cover days, evenings and sleep-ins, as well as weekend and public holiday working. This rota ensures continuous support for residents, and all staff are expected to take part fully in the rotation.

To view the full job description 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 

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