Casual Day Recovery Worker

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave rising to 32

Pension with 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days option

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light/Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking Casual Day Recovery Workers in London to join a dedicated team supporting people with mental health, housing, and substance use challenges. Two positions are available, with a casual contract and 37 hours weekly at £13.45 per hour.

You’ll help residents thrive, access education and employment, and promote independence in a respectful, inclusive environment. Join a charity delivering 24/7 residential and floating support, with a strong focus on dignity, safety, and community

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people to thrive by improving wellbeing, life skills, budgeting, tenancy sustainment and access to services.
• Ensure safe and effective service delivery by monitoring wellbeing, keeping records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Great teamwork

Effective communication

Person-centred approach

Flexible working hours

Job description

Casual Day Recovery Worker (London)

Casual Day Recovery Worker (x2 positions)

Location: London Working Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Casual

Salary: £13.45 hourly

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

At Waythrough Services, our mission is simple: to support the people who use our services to achieve their life goals.

As a Casual Day Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in the safe and successful daily running of our services while working as part of a dedicated team to meet agreed service and contract targets. Our services range from 24-hour residential care with nursing to floating support provided in people’s own homes.

Every person we support is a unique individual, and you will help ensure they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.

What You’ll Do

Supporting People to Thrive

• Manage and improve their physical and mental wellbeing
• Develop essential life skills, including budgeting, money management, and tenancy sustainment
• Access public services, further education, and employment opportunities
• Live well within their community and build meaningful connections
• Develop new purpose and direction in their lives
• Take control of their future through informed choices and personal decision-making

Ensuring Safe & Effective Service Delivery

• Monitoring and assessing resident wellbeing and welfare on an ongoing basis
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care/support planning
• Ensuring services remain compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve service targets

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and person-centred
• Reliable and flexible with working hours
• Strong communicators with good teamwork skills
• Committed to promoting independence and dignity
• Able to work in a dynamic environment where responsibilities vary day to day

Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential – we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

What We Offer

• 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 GoandAspirations portals
• £500Recommend a Friendbonus
• 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

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-10-22