Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus; Market Warsop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life insurance

Birthday leave

Professional fees

GP access

Cycle to work

Discounts

Refer a friend

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting a Recovery Worker for the Macclesfield Supported Housing service in Cheshire. This part-time, permanent role offers 18.5 hours per week on a rota basis, with a pro rata salary of £25,877.80 to £30,868.31 per annum. You’ll support residents to maintain tenancy, develop life skills and work within a recovery-focused team.

You’ll need experience in mental health, flexibility for rota duties, strong record-keeping and empathy. On-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the mental health sector.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues.
• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services.
• Able to keep good and accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Good IT skills, including Word, databases and email.
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience.

Responsibilities

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals.
• Oversee your own caseload of key clients.
• To work with individuals to develop practical and emotional life skills to promote independence.
• Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records.

Skills

Mental health experience

Flexibility

Compassionate approach

Advocacy & motivation

Record keeping

Effective communication

IT literacy

Lived experience

Job description

Recovery Worker - Macclesfield Supported Housing

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire

Working hours: Part-time 18.5 hours per week (rota basis)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum (pro rata)

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.

About the service:

Robin Hood Avenue is a small mental health, supported housing service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‑ you will have every chance to shine.

About the role:

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals
• Oversee your own caseload of key clients
• To work with individuals to develop practical and emotional life skills to promote independence
• Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records

About you:

• Experience of working within the mental health sector
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and people using the service
• Ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues
• Able to motivate, support and advocate for people using services
• Able to keep good and accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills, including in Word, the use of databases and email
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience
• Willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

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
• 24/3 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: [e-mail]

Closing Date:

2026-10-27