Recovery Worker : Crisis

Recovery Worker – Crisis (Whitehaven, Cumbria)

Location:

Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria

Salary:

£14,375 (pro rata) inclusive per annum

Job Type:

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

About the Role:

You\’re caring, flexible, and creative, thrive under pressure, and know how to connect with people at all levels. You enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. Join Lowther Street as a Recovery Worker and be part of an organization that values professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion to inspire individual recovery.

About Lowther Street Crisis House:

The only community crisis house in Cumbria, established to provide an alternative to psychiatric admission. The service offers holistic support in a safe, comfortable environment, avoiding the stigmatizing effects of hospital stays.

Our Philosophy:

Recovery looks different for everyone. With the right support at the right time, recovery is possible. You will help and inspire service users to maintain their tenancy and independence, working with them to develop personal support plans to achieve their goals, whether in domestic skills, finance, work, leisure, or education.

Candidate Requirements:

• No relevant experience required; full training provided.
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience is a plus.
• Caring, compassionate, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in a weekly rota system and on-call duties.

Application Process:

If interested, please apply via the following link to complete your application: recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups.

Additional Information:

This is a rolling recruitment process. We value learning and development, offering apprenticeships relevant to the role.

About Waythrough:

Formed in October 2024 from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough supports individuals affected by substance use or gambling, providing high-quality, evidence-based services to help people live meaningful lives.

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