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
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, weve 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 its 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 its 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 youll work closely with clients on a one-to-one basis, supporting their recovery journey and promoting independence.
Youll 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 youll 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 youll 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
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll 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 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
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 contact our recruitment team.
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