Recovery Worker

1 week ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Recovery Focus Full time £24,243 - £28,930

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Community Recovery Worker - Carlisle

Location: Carlisle
Working Hours: 30
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,243 - £28,930

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. 
 

About the Role

Are you caring, flexible, and creative? Do you thrive under pressure and enjoy helping others live independently? If so, we'd love you to join us as a Community Recovery Worker.
 

In this rewarding role, you'll support individuals with mental health needs to manage their own wellbeing, develop life skills, and build independence within the community.
 

What You'll Do

  • Manage your own caseload of key clients, working collaboratively to create person-centred support plans focused on meaningful and achievable goals.

  • Help people develop and maintain life skills, including budgeting, tenancy sustainment, and accessing public services.

  • Support individuals to engage with work, leisure, or education opportunities that promote confidence and wellbeing.

  • Liaise effectively with external agencies, including community mental health teams and adult social care, to ensure coordinated, holistic support.

  • Promote a positive image of the service within the local community.

This is a lone working role, so you'll need to be confident working independently and have a full UK driving licence.

You'll also work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, fully supported by the organisation.
 

We know that recovery looks different for everyone, but with the right support at the right time, it's possible for all. That's where you come in.
 

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

  • A caring and compassionate nature

  • Empathy, enthusiasm, and flexibility

  • The ability to build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds

  • Confidence to work independently while being a strong team player

Experience or understanding of mental health issues, or lived experience, would be an advantage.
 

You'll also need to:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence

  • Be willing to take part in a weekly rota and be available for on-call duties when required

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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