Casual Recovery WorkerLocation: Adlephi Court, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2HX
Working Hours: 9:00am--21:30pm Split shifts on a casual basis
Contract Type: Casual contract
Salary: £12.60ph
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
Are you a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual looking to support people in their recovery journey? Adelphi Court is part of Waythrough’s network of recovery-focused services, and we are seeking a Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at this CQC registered 12-hour supported living site.
Adelphi Court is a mental health, supported housing and community based service and provides person-centred support to adults living with mental ill health, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live more independently in the community. As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to manage their wellbeing, develop life skills such as cooking and shopping, engage in meaningful activities, and work towards their personal goals.
You'll support with everything from daily living tasks to emotional support, helping residents navigate challenges and celebrate progress. You will support with personal goal planning and risk assessing, facilitating group sessions as well as one-to-one recovery planning, no two days will be the same – but every day will make a difference.
We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards. Our service is partially staffed between the hours of 09:00 and 21:30, with a mixture of shifts to cover service delivery. You will be required to work every second weekend.
The ideal Recovery Worker will have:
1. Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work (preferred)
2. A genuine passion for helping others achieve independence
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
4. Willingness to undertake medication training and the Care Certificate
5. Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including weekends
6. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
In return, you’ll benefit from:
7. A supportive, inclusive team environment
8. Ongoing training and development opportunities
9. Being part of a forward-thinking mental health charity
10. Access to learning sessions in resilience, wellbeing and recovery tools
11. Clear career progression routes and regular supervision
Join us at Adelphi Court and be part of something that changes lives. Apply today and take the next step in your mental health support career.