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Mental health recovery worker

Penrith
Waythrough View All Jobs
Mental health recovery worker
€27,500 a year
Posted: 23h ago
Offer description

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 work both independently and as part of a supportive team, providing person‑centred support that makes a genuine difference.


What You'll Do

* Work alongside residents to create personalised support plans that 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 leisure activities that promote confidence and wellbeing.
* Offer emotional support and guidance, empowering people to make their own decisions and overcome challenges.
* Help individuals maintain their tenancies and access other community‑based support services.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those you support.


What You'll Need

* 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.


Benefits

* 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 Go and Aspirations portals
* £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
* 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


Equal Opportunity

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.

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