Job Description

Casual Recovery Worker

Location: Garland Court

Hours: Casual, Permanent

Salary: 13:45 per hour

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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.

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 Casual Recovery Worker, you will work closely with individuals experiencing mental distress, helping them to develop the skills, confidence, and support networks needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

You will build positive, trusting relationships and support people to identify and achieve their personal recovery goals.

Please note you will work across our services in Derby.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges
• Supporting the development and delivery of recovery-focused plans and interventions
• Encouraging service users to take an active role in their recovery and decision-making
• Assisting individuals to develop practical life skills, including budgeting, tenancy management, daily living, and self-care
• Supporting access to employment, education, training, leisure, and community opportunities
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, local authorities, charities, and other partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and professional case records using electronic systems
• Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, and safeguarding processes
• Promoting the service within the local community and supporting engagement with stakeholders

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a good understanding of mental health issues and recovery-focused practice
• Is passionate about supporting people to achieve independence and positive outcomes
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and resilience
• Can build effective relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Remains calm and professional when working in challenging situations
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Is flexible, creative, and solution-focused
• Shares our commitment to reducing the stigma associated with mental health

Previous experience in mental health, social care, housing support, community support, or a related field would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

Closing Date:

2026-10-02