Verified Skilled Worker sponsor

Health & Wellbeing Nurse - Recovery Steps Cumbria

Waythrough

Carlisle, CA3 8SY £40,266 – £54,478 a year Permanent Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 30 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Waythrough, Bowburn

Visa sponsorship

This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2235, Registered mental health nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Location:Across our North and West Cumbria sites (Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Workington, Kendal & Penrith)

Working Hours:37 Hours (Monday to Friday, 09:1517:15)

Main duties of the job

Deliver nurse-led clinics across North and West Cumbria
Complete and document comprehensive healthcare and alcohol assessments.
Accurately record all activity on the electronic record system.
Provide health promotion, harm reduction advice and brief interventions.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external health partners.
Maintain professional standards in line with NMC and organisational policies.

About us

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve 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 its 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,266 to £54,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0061-26-0047

Job locations

Recovery Steps

1st Floor, Stocklund House

Castle Street

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA3 8SY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recovery Steps - Cumbria is looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Nurse to deliver high-quality, nurse-led care to individuals affected by substance use.

You will play a key role in completing comprehensive health and alcohol assessments, supporting harm reduction and promoting improved health and wellbeing outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary recovery service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

You will have an interest in bridging the gap between health and equality.
You will have a strong interest in working with vulnerable people.
Registered Nurse: You are a dedicated and registered nurse, either as a general nurse or psychiatric nurse, with the qualifications and commitment to provide exceptional care.
Clinical Expertise: You have experience in assessing clients to meet healthcare, clinical, and psychosocial needs, including addressing issues related to Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV). Your clinical knowledge is a foundation for providing high-quality care.
Health Promotion and Harm Reduction: You bring experience in health promotion and harm reduction interventions. Your ability to provide advice and information plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.
Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to working across various sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name