Recovery Worker

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Recovery Worker for Meridian House, Colindale. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting service users to achieve life goals, contributing to safe service delivery, and working as part of a team to meet contractual targets.

Responsibilities include providing evening/weekend/night shifts, updating records, liaising with external services, and delivering person-centred support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to manage physical and mental wellbeing
• Develop life skills such as budgeting and tenancy sustainment
• Encourage independence and meaningful choices
• Monitor wellbeing and ensure safety in the service
• Manage a caseload and deliver person-centred plans
• Complete risk assessments and signpost to external services

Job description

Recovery Worker (Colindale)

locations: Meridan House

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted Today

job requisition id: JR014045

Recovery Worker

Location: Meridian House, Colindale

Working hours: 37 hrs, working pattern to be discussed at interview

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,475.20 - £32,219

The Recovery House is situated in a quiet residential setting, with a large garden providing a relaxing outdoor space. People staying at the service have their own room, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

The service offers support, safety planning, and a range of therapeutic interventions to equip individuals with coping strategies they can draw upon when returning home.

Purpose of the Role

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals
• To assist with the safe and successful daily running of the service
• To work as part of a team towards agreed service and contract targets

Responsibilities

We deliver a range of support, this may include working evenings, weekends, night shifts (waking or sleeping), and on-call duties.

The people we support are central to everything we do. Each individual is unique and must be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding. Responsibilities may vary day to day depending on individual needs.

Supporting Individuals

• Support individuals to manage and improve their physical and mental wellbeing
• Develop life skills such as budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, and accessing public services, education, and employment
• Encourage individuals to live fulfilling lives and develop purpose and meaning
• Promote independence, enabling individuals to make their own choices and decisions

Ensuring Safe Service Delivery

• Monitor and assess resident wellbeing and welfare on an ongoing basis
• Maintain compliance with legal and organisational standards
• Provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment

Key Working

• Manage a caseload of key clients
• Focus on each person’s individual needs, choices, and aspirations
• Develop and review person-centred support plans with meaningful and achievable outcomes
• Deliver structured key working sessions tailored to individuals
• Complete and implement positive risk assessments in line with policies and procedures
• Signpost individuals to appropriate external services for additional support

Workload & Professional Practice

• Plan and manage your own workload effectively
• Maintain accurate and timely records using internal systems
• Liaise with external agencies, including community mental health teams, multidisciplinary teams, and carers
• Build professional relationships and represent the service positively
• Engage in supervision, debriefing, and reflective practice to support personal wellbeing
• Stay up to date with organisational developments and best practice

Six Skills and Qualities Required

• Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels
• Compassionate approach to sensitive and complex situations
• Ability to motivate, support, and advocate for individuals
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record-keeping
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

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 ourWay to GoandAspirationsportals
• £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: 2026-10-29