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Recovery Worker
Recovery Worker – East Molesey, Surrey
Location: East Molesey, Surrey
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80–£30,868.31 per annum (Salary reflects full earning potential; starting salary depends on experience and progression within the band)
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Now, we are one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England, supporting around 125,000 people annually through nearly 200 services. Our team of 3,500 staff and volunteers makes this transformative work possible.
We are passionate about helping people live safer, healthier, and more independent lives. This role isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful connections and create lasting change for individuals facing challenges in mental health, substance use, housing, or domestic abuse.
To learn more about our mission, visit our official website.
The Opportunity
The Croft House – A 12-Hour Supported Housing Service
Located in East Molesey (Elmbridge, Surrey), The Croft House supports men and women with a primary diagnosis of mental health illness under the Care Programme Approach (CPA, both standard and enhanced).
Residents may also face:
- Difficulties with tenancy management
- Substance use challenges
- Engagement with professional recovery programmes, such as I-Access and Catalyst
Applicants must:
- Be residents of Surrey County Council
- Be aged 18–64 at the point of referral
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About the Role
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll inspire and empower individuals to regain control and confidence in their lives. In collaboration with residents, you’ll develop personalised recovery plans to help them achieve goals like:
- Improving daily living skills
- Managing finances
- Accessing work, leisure, or education opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals
- Creating and adapting recovery-focused support plans
- Assisting with daily activities that promote independence
- Helping navigate professional services and resources
- Building trust and long-term relationships with residents
What We Look For
Essential Qualities
- A caring, compassionate, and empathetic attitude
- Flexibility, creativity, and resilience under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for improving lives and promoting independence
Required Skills & Experience
- No prior experience needed—full training provided
- Preferred: Understanding of mental health issues or lived experience in recovery
Work Environment
- Independent work alongside team collaboration
- Shift-based roster, including some on-call duties
- Must be comfortable working within enhanced safeguarding procedures
What We Offer
At Waythrough, we value our staff and provide a supportive, rewarding environment, backed by a comprehensive benefits package:
- 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 32 days after 1 year) + 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 policies
- Birthday leave + option to buy up to 5 extra days off
- Professional fee reimbursement for qualifying relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access & Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition programmes (Way to Go & Aspirations portals)
- £500 Referral Bonus for "Recommend a Friend" schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras & Tickets for Good
- Free will writing services & annual wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusion & Accessibility
Waythrough is an equal-opportunities employer and embraces a diverse range of backgrounds—especially those with lived experience of the issues we tackle.
- Signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme
- Adaptations available to ensure a fair application process
- Contact:
recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to Apply
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- Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2026
Join a mission-driven charity, where every job not only contributes to society but also unlocks personal growth and professional fulfillment. We’re eager to welcome motivated individuals who share our commitment to changing lives in Surrey and across England.
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