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Recovery Worker – Supported Housing (Middlesborough)
Location: North Ormesby Road
Working Hours: 22.5 (Please note: this role includes sleep-in shifts and on-call duties)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,243 - £28,930
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
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll inspire and support people using our services to maintain their tenancy, build independence and work toward personal goals. You'll collaborate with individuals to create personalised support plans that help them
At North Ormesby Road, we believe recovery is unique to every individual. We know that with the right support at the right time, recovery is possible for everyone and you could play a key part in making that happen.
North Ormesby Road is a mental health supported housing service operating to a recovery-focused model. We provide:
Supported accommodation for adults aged 18+
Community-based outreach support
Peer support opportunities
Practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
We’ve been a trusted service in the area for many years, offering a safe, encouraging and empowering environment for those experiencing mental ill health.
What You’ll Do
Develop daily living and financial management skills
Access employment, education or volunteering
Engage in social and leisure opportunities
Build confidence and resilience
Every day will be different and every day, you’ll make a meaningful impact.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
Empathy and compassion
Enthusiasm for helping others
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and willingness to work on a rota and participate in on-call duties
An understanding of mental health or personal lived experience would be welcomed but isn’t essential.
You don’t need previous experience we provide full training.
About Waythrough
Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.
Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk.
How to Apply
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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.