Recovery Worker
| Company: | Humankind |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,877.80 - £30,868 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lancashire, FY8 1AH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Recovery Worker - Lancashire
Location: 30 Windsor Road, Ansdell, Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1AH
Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week over 4 days (two sleep shifts per week maximum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868 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 Role
Our Windsor Road service is a CQC-registered residential care home offering 11 beds for people experiencing mental ill health. We provide one-to-one support and group interventions focused on personal growth, wellbeing, and independent living. Our programmes include sessions on topics such as social anxiety, confidence building, budgeting, sleep hygiene, resilience, and stress management.
We also run a range of engaging activities — from coffee mornings, community gardening, cooking, and arts and crafts to social inclusion days and family events — helping residents build connections and thrive in a supportive environment.
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting residents to develop the skills and confidence they need to live more independently and reach their personal recovery goals.
This is a rewarding and varied role where you’ll have every opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in a supportive, professional, and values-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
Develop and deliver person-centred support plans as part of your key worker role.
Support residents with daily living skills such as shopping, cleaning, and personal care where needed.
Deliver one-to-one sessions and group interventions around wellbeing, life skills, and mental health recovery.
Promote independence, inclusion, and empowerment through creative and compassionate support.
Liaise with external professionals and care teams, maintaining positive working relationships.
Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation on our information management systems.
Administer medication (training and qualification provided).
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