About this role
Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health
Salary:£12.60 per hour
Contract: Casual contract
Location: Chapel View, Chapel Lane Kendal Cumbria LA9 5RE
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, 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
Chapel View 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, engage in meaningful activities, and work towards their personal goals.
What You'll do:
- Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work (preferred)
- 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
- Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including weekends and sleep-ins
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What you'll need
- 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
- Able to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team
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.
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: [email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-01-28Other facts
About Recovery Focus
At Aquarius we are here to help people overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. We are a local charity with over 30 years of experience providing advice and support across the Midlands.
We offer a wide range of services including:
• Individual Sessions
• Group Sessions
• Support for Family and Friends
• Training to organisations, professionals and the public
• Advice and information
Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a group of charities Inspiring Recovery Together. Find out more at www.recoveryfocus.org.uk.
What you'll do
- As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals with mental ill health to manage their wellbeing and develop life skills. You will help them engage in meaningful activities and work towards their personal goals.
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