Recovery Worker- Supported Housing

Recovery Worker/Bakery CourtSalary:£25,877.80-£30,868Contract: Maternity cover Fixed term until October 2027Hours: 30 Hours per week -9am -5pm flexible on working days can be discussed at interview. There is a requirement to work every other weekend.Location: 12-14 Lower Brook Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7FGPlease note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.About WaythroughWaythrough 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 communityAre 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 roleRight now, our Supported Housing service in Ulverston is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we’ll count on you.Duties include ;Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-beingDevelop lifeskills including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, access to public services, further education and/or employment and living well in the communityLive more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposesTake control over their life, through their own choices and decisionTo Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:Ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issuesAble to motivate, support and advocate for people using servicesIdeally previous experience within mental healthTo view the full job description click hereWhat We OfferWe 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 payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibilityWaythrough 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.ukClosing Date:2026-06-19#J-18808-Ljbffr…