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Casual Recovery Worker
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Casual Recovery Worker
Location: 91 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 5PZ
Working Hours: 0 hour contract
Contract Type: Casual
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.
About the Role
Tameside Supported Housing Service (SHS) is a 24-hour mental health and community-based service working to a recovery model. We provide a range of flexible support options, including outreach, tenancy support, peer support, and supported housing, to adults aged 18 and over who are on their journey to recovery and independence.
One of our key services is a 24/7 supported housing service for women, offering self-contained flats alongside shared communal areas. Our focus is on empowering women in their recovery journey, helping them build confidence, develop essential life skills, and move towards independent living.
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As a Casual Recovery Worker, you will provide flexible, person-centred support to people using the service, working on a relief basis to cover shifts as required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible work while making a positive difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and inspiring the people who use our services to:
- Maintain their tenancy and develop independent living skills
- Build confidence and resilience through personalised support planning
- Develop practical skills such as budgeting, cooking, and household management
- Access work, education, volunteering, and leisure opportunities within the community
You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring each individual receives tailored, compassionate support that promotes recovery, wellbeing, and independence.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need
No previous experience is required; full training will be provided. More important is your empathy, compassion, and enthusiasm for supporting others to live fulfilling lives.
We welcome applications from people with an understanding of mental health issues or lived experience of recovery. You’ll need to be flexible and comfortable working shifts across a 24-hour service, including evenings, weekends, waking nights, and bank holidays on a casual basis as required.
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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: 2026-08-15
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