Casual Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus•Oxford House, MB

1d•£13•Hybrid

About The Position

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, they have created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, they support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by their 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. The Cumbria Tomorrow Together service is a mental health service based in Workington, providing compassionate, person-centred support to adults aged 18 and over across Cumbria. They work with individuals experiencing challenges in their everyday lives, as well as those facing a mental health crisis. The service offers practical assistance, emotional support and guidance tailored to a person’s individual needs. The aim is to empower people to improve their wellbeing, build resilience and develop coping strategies to support with their recovery journey. The support provided is in the form of one-to-one appointments or community drop-in sessions. They look at interventions and ways of managing mental health and wellbeing as well as signposting to other relevant services. Recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But if the right support is provided at the right time, recovery is possible for everyone. The role involves helping and inspiring the people who use the services to maintain independence in the community, working with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. This could involve developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
Full, valid driving license
Access to own vehicle

Nice To Haves

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
Qualification or accredited training in Mental Health, Substance Misuse, or Recovery Support

Responsibilities

Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being
Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, community engagement and access to services.
Encourage choice, control and active participation in decision-making.
Assess the wellbeing and welfare of people we support on an ongoing basis
Maintain professional boundaries and act in line with the Code of Conduct
Keep our service compliant with legal regulations
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with GDPR and organisational policies
Oversee your own caseload of key clients
Work with individuals to develop agreed, meaningful and achievable person centred plans with positive outcomes that meet the individual’s aspirations
Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
Ensure positive risk assessments are created and implemented in line with our policies and procedures
Signpost people we support, to other services for additional support