Recovery Focus
Waking Night Recovery Worker
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Waking Night Recovery Worker
Location: Abbots Bank, Friargate, Penrith, Cumbria (CA11 7XR)
Working Hours & Contract
- Hours: 3 nights per week (22:00–06:00)
- Weekly rota system covering a 7-day shift pattern
- Contract type: Permanent
- Salary: £25,877.80 – £30,868 (pro rata per annum), plus £500 annual increment for waking role
- Note: Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band
About Waythrough
Waythrough was founded in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. As one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England, we:
- Support around 125,000 people annually through 190+ services
- Employ 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers
- Focus on mental health, substance use, housing, and domestic abuse support
Join us to make a real difference in your community. Our work goes beyond employment—it’s about building meaningful relationships, fostering independence, and enabling lasting change.
About the Role
Location: Abbots Bank (a 6-bed shared living service, registered with CQC)
- Staffed 24/7, with on-site waking night support
- Purpose: Provide in-home support for adults with mental health difficulties in the Eden area
- Focus: Assist clients in living independent and meaningful lives, exploring coping strategies and practical solutions
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Key Responsibilities
This role is about inspiring and empowering individuals through personal recovery planning. You’ll:
- Collaborate with clients to develop personal support plans for tenancy maintenance, daily living independence, and financial/domestic skill-building
- Help clients access education, work, or leisure opportunities
- Apply flexible, person-centred approaches to recovery support
- Work both independently and as part of a team in a waking night rota system (including on-call duties)
Requirements
Full training will be provided, but ideally, you:
- Have a caring, compassionate nature and genuine empathy for others
- Welcome mental health awareness (lived experience is particularly valued)
- Are passionate about helping people achieve their goals
- Thrive under pressure, adapt to change, and connect effectively with diverse individuals
Essential attributes: ✔ Willingness to work on a rotating night rota and for on-call duties ✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team ✔ Open to training in mental health recovery practices
Note: Previous experience is not essential, but enthusiasm and a supportive mindset are key.
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What We Offer
Benefits Package
- 27 days’ annual leave (increases to 32 days after 1 year), plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%)
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Birthday leave and option to buy up to 5 extra annual leave days
- Professional qualification fee reimbursement
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Recognise achievements via Way to Go and Aspirations awards
- £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 ongoing wellbeing initiatives
Inclusion & Access
Waythrough embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion—we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of the issues we support.
- Signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme
- Adjustments to support applications: email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 14th July 2026
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