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Base pay range: Permanent contract; salary £24,243 - £28,930. The salary is based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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About the Role
Our Windsor Road service is a CQC‑registered residential care home offering 11 beds for people experiencing mental ill health. We provide one‑to‑one support and group interventions focused on personal growth, wellbeing, and independent living. Programmes include sessions on social anxiety, confidence building, budgeting, sleep hygiene, resilience, and stress management.
We also run a range of engaging activities – from coffee mornings, community gardening, cooking, and arts and crafts to social inclusion days and family events – helping residents build connections and thrive in a supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and deliver person‑centred support plans as part of your key worker role.
* Support residents with daily living skills such as shopping, cleaning and personal care where needed.
* Deliver one‑to‑one sessions and group interventions around wellbeing, life skills, and mental health recovery.
* Promote independence, inclusion and empowerment through creative and compassionate support.
* Liaise with external professionals and care teams, maintaining positive working relationships.
* Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation on our information management systems.
* Administer medication (training and qualification provided).
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need to be:
Caring, flexible, and creative – someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys helping others to achieve independence. You know how to connect with people at all levels and bring empathy, patience, and enthusiasm to your work.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has experience in mental health, social care, or care home settings (preferred but not essential).
* Is comfortable providing personal care and daily living support when required.
* Has good communication, teamwork and record‑keeping skills.
* Is able to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Is willing to complete the Care Certificate and a medication qualification.
* Is flexible to work as part of a weekly rota, including on‑call duties.
* Is available to complete sleep‑in shifts (minimum one per week).
Applicants with lived experience of mental health challenges are warmly encouraged to apply.
About Waythrough
Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.
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 Go and Aspirations portals.
* £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
* Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
* Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity discounts and extras for tickets to 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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk.
How to Apply
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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
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