Recovery Worker (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria)

Recovery Focus • Cypress Lake, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Are you a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual looking to support people in their recovery journey? Adelphi Court is part of Waythrough’s network of recovery-focused services, and we are seeking a Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at this CQC registered 12-hour supported living site. Adelphi Court is a mental health, supported housing and community based service and provides person-centred support to adults living with mental ill health, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live more independently in the community. As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to manage their wellbeing, develop life skills such as cooking and shopping, engage in meaningful activities, and work towards their personal goals. You'll support with everything from daily living tasks to emotional support, helping residents navigate challenges and celebrate progress. You will support with personal goal planning and risk assessing, facilitating group sessions as well as one-to-one recovery planning, no two days will be the same – but every day will make a difference. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in health in social care or willing to work towards
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including weekends
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work
• A genuine passion for helping others achieve independence
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Willingness to undertake medication training and the Care Certificate

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage their wellbeing
• Develop life skills such as cooking and shopping
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities
• Support individuals to work towards their personal goals
• Provide support with daily living tasks
• Offer emotional support
• Help residents navigate challenges and celebrate progress
• Support with personal goal planning
• Support with risk assessing
• Facilitate group sessions
• Facilitate one-to-one recovery planning

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree