Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health
Hours:37 Hours per week, on a rota basis as this is 24 Hour service, Day shift is 9am-5pm or sleep ins.
Salary:£25,867-£28,930
Contract: Permanent
Location: St Stephen's Close, Willington, DL15 0DQ
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
24 Hour Supported Housing
Waythrough’s St Stephen’s Supported Housing service allows tenants to develop skills and coping strategies to manage their own tenancies and mental health needs.
We work with people on a one to one basis, using a recovery based model and individual support planning to empower them to develop opportunities, gain skills and experience and make positive choices in their lives.
We have eight self-contained flats for people to develop the skills needed to move on to more independent living, with our staff working individually with tenants to develop practical and emotional tools and skills to become and stay independent
What You'll do:
1. Experience in supported living, mental health, care, or social work (preferred)
2. A genuine passion for helping others achieve independence
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
4. Willingness to undertake medication training and the Care Certificate
5. Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including weekends and sleep-ins
6. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What you'll need
7. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
8. Previous experience/knowledge of mental health
9. Applicant must be flexible to do sleep ins as when required & be on the on call rota
10. Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
11. Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
12. Able to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
13. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
14. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
15. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
16. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
17. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
18. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
19. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
20. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
21. £500 bonus
22. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
23. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
24. 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:
2026-04-20