Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health
Hours: 30 hours per week, on a rolling rota basis, Monday - Friday
24-hour service including sleep-ins
Salary: £25,877.80 – £28,930 (pro rata)
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Location: 6 Wallace Gardens, Carlisle, CA1 2BL
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
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
What you’ll need
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 and portals
£500 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
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:
Closing Date:
2026-07-09