Recovery Worker

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Key Responsibilities

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues Able to motivate,

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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.

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

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You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Oxford House as a Recovery Worker.

Oxford House Supported Housing is tailored for each individual using the service with the ultimate goal to help individuals manage their accommodation and assist with reintegration back into independent living and the wider community.

Responsibilities

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→Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being
→Develop life-skills including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, access to public services, further education and/or employment andliving well in the community
→Live more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposes
→Take control over their life, through their own choices and decisions

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
Your own vehicle as the role will involve working within the community

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What We Offer

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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

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:

2026-11-09