Recovery Worker
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Mental Health
locations: Repton House
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted Today
job requisition : JR014046
Recovery Worker
Location: Milton Keynes (must be based within the local area)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Service
Hours:
24 hours, 7 days a week. AM and PM shift patterns, plus one weekend and one sleep in per week.
Bank holidays and Christmas working expected.
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum
About Waythrough
Make a real difference in your community
About You
You're a compassionate, motivated and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and live more independent, fulfilling lives. You believe in treating everyone with kindness, dignity and respect and are committed to delivering person-centred support that empowers individuals to make positive changes.
You'll enjoy working as part of a supportive team, building positive relationships and adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of each person. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of people and be able to remain calm, professional and solution-focused, even in challenging situations.
What You'll Do
As a Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional support to people accessing our services, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills and improve their overall wellbeing.
You'll:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
- Deliver person-centred support that focuses on strengths, aspirations and individual goals.
- Encourage independence by supporting people to develop everyday life skills, such as budgeting, accessing local services and becoming involved in their communities.
- Promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, helping people to make informed choices about their lives.
- Empower individuals to have choice, control and an active voice in decisions that affect them.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure people receive coordinated, high-quality support.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with organisational policies and GDPR requirements.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures to help create a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
- Contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the service and work effectively as part of a supportive team.
What We Are Looking For
We're looking for someone who shares our values of Kindness, Courage and Respect and is committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.
You'll ideally have:
- A genuine passion for supporting people to improve their quality of life.
- Excellent communication ,writing and math skills.
- The ability to build positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect.
- A caring, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
- An understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Whether you're experienced in support work or looking to develop your career in health and social care, we'll provide the training, guidance and support you need to succeed and make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
- 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 Goand 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
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