£24,570 per annum + Waking Night Supplement (£15 per shift)
Fixed Term until March 2026, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (rota-based, includes weekends & waking nights)
Derby
Are you caring, compassionate and motivated by making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the role for you.
At Waythrough, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We’re looking for a dedicated Recovery Worker (Maternity Cover) to join our Derby services and support people experiencing mental health crisis to take the next step in their recovery journey.
You will work across two vital services delivered by Waythrough:
1. Derby Safe Haven (4:30pm – 12:30am) – providing same-day, face-to-face emotional support in a safe and welcoming space.
2. Crisis House Service (shift options: 7:00am–3:00pm, 2:00pm–9:00pm, or 9:00pm–7:00am waking night shifts) – offering intensive, recovery-focused support in a therapeutic residential environment.
Your rota will cover both services and include:
3. Weekend working (with )
4. 24/7 rota schedule – planned 4 weeks in advance for your work-life balance
5. Waking nights paid at an enhanced rate (£15 per shift)
What You’ll Do
6. Provide face-to-face recovery-focused support to people in crisis
7. Deliver safety planning and therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs
8. Signpost and connect people to ongoing support in the community
9. Work alongside a supportive team to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and promote safe, independent recovery
10. Help individuals to achieve their goals, whether that’s managing daily life, building confidence, or accessing work, education or leisure
No direct experience is required – full training is provided. What matters most is your:
11. Empathy, compassion and enthusiasm for helping others
12. Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
13. Willingness to work flexibly as part of a rota (including evenings and weekends)
14. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
Experience of mental health support or lived experience of mental health challenges is highly valued.
We value and invest in our staff. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:
15. £24,570 per annum + £15 waking night supplement
16. Birthday day off every year
17. A 4-week rota issued in advance for better work-life balance
18. Excellent training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships
19. The chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation making a real difference locally