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Casual Recovery Worker (Surrey)
Location: East Molesey, Surrey
Contract Type: Casual
Make a real difference in your community
Do you have a strong understanding of mental health, substance use, or multiple complex needs? Do you genuinely enjoy supporting individuals to build independence, stability, and hope for the future?
If so, you may be the person we’re looking for. Welcome to Waythrough Charity as a Recovery Worker.
About the Role
Our Supported Housing service in East Molesey provides person-centred support to residents with a range of needs. You will play a key role in helping residents maintain their tenancies, develop life skills, and access opportunities that enhance wellbeing and independence. Every day is a chance to make a meaningful difference.
What You’ll Do
1. Support residents to develop and achieve personalised recovery plans
2. Encourage skills in daily living, budgeting, and managing a tenancy
3. Promote access to employment, training, education, and leisure opportunities
4. Maintain accurate case notes and entries on our IT systems
5. Work closely with local services including GPs, the council, and community partners
6. Act as an advocate, championing resident voice and involvement
7. Contribute to a safe, positive, and recovery-focused living environment
What We’re Looking For
You will be:
8. Caring, compassionate, and committed to reducing stigma
9. Able to remain calm and resilient under pressure
10. Flexible, creative, and consistent in your approach
11. Confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team
12. Comfortable participating in a weekly rota system
13. Willing to engage in continued learning and development
You will ideally have a good understanding of:
14. Mental health issues
15. Drug and alcohol use
16. Domestic abuse and homelessness
17. Anti-social behaviour and safeguarding principles
Hours & Availability
This is a casual worker role to cover the absence of permanent staff.
Shifts available Monday to Friday:
18. 8:00am – 4:00pm, or
19. 12:30pm – 8:30pm
Rolling Recruitment
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged as candidates are shortlisted, so we encourage you to apply early.
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:
20. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
21. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
22. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
23. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
24. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
25. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
26. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
27. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
28. £500 bonus
29. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
30. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
31. 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 .
How to Apply
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