Recovery Worker – Supported Housing
Location: North Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough
Working Hours: 22.5 - This role includes sleep-in shifts and on-call duties
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,867 - £28,930 pro rata
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve 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 it’s 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 – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll inspire and support people using our services to maintain their tenancy, build independence and work toward personal goals. You'll collaborate with individuals to create personalised support plans that help them
At North Ormesby Road, we believe recovery is unique to every individual. We know that with the right support at the right time, recovery is possible for everyone and you could play a key part in making that happen.
North Ormesby Road is a mental health supported housing service operating to a recovery-focused model. We provide:
1. Supported accommodation for adults aged 18+
2. Community-based outreach support
3. Peer support opportunities
4. Practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
We’ve been a trusted service in the area for many years, offering a safe, encouraging and empowering environment for those experiencing mental ill health.
What You’ll Do
5. Develop daily living and financial management skills
6. Access employment, education or volunteering
7. Engage in social and leisure opportunities
8. Build confidence and resilience
Every day will be different and every day, you’ll make a meaningful impact.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
9. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
10. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
11. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
12. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
13. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
14. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
15. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
16. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
17. £500 bonus
18. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
19. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
20. 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.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:
Closing Date:
2026-04-22