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Recovery Worker – Supported Housing (Middlesborough)
Location: North Ormesby Road
Working Hours: 22.5 (Please note: this role includes sleep-in shifts and on-call duties)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,243 - £28,930
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.
We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.
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.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
9. Empathy and compassion
10. Enthusiasm for helping others
11. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
12. Flexibility and willingness to work on a rota and participate in on-call duties
An understanding of mental health or personal lived experience would be welcomed but isn’t essential.
You don’t need previous experience we provide full training.
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.
Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .
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