Casual Night Recovery Worker
Casual Night Recovery Worker
Location: London, Amadeus House
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Casual
Salary: £13.45 hourly
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
At Waythrough Services, our mission is simple: to support the people who use our services to achieve their life goals.
As a Casual Night Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in the safe and successful daily running of our services while working as part of a dedicated team to meet agreed service and contract targets. Our services range from 24-hour residential care with nursing to floating support provided in people’s own homes.
Every person we support is a unique individual, and you will help ensure they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.
Supporting People to Thrive
You will work alongside residents and clients to help them:
- Manage and improve their physical and mental wellbeing
- Develop essential life skills, including budgeting, money management, and tenancy sustainment
- Access public services, further education, and employment opportunities
- Live well within their community and build meaningful connections
- Develop new purpose and direction in their lives
- Take control of their future through informed choices and personal decision-making
Ensuring Safe & Effective Service Delivery
You will also be responsible for:
- Monitoring and assessing resident wellbeing and welfare on an ongoing basis
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care/support planning
- Ensuring services remain compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
- Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve service targets
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Compassionate, patient, and person-centred
- Reliable and flexible with working hours
- Strong communicators with good teamwork skills
- Committed to promoting independence and dignity
- Able to work in a dynamic environment where responsibilities vary day to day
Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential – we value the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
About Waythrough
Make a real difference in your community
What We Offer
- 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
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-10-22
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Waythrough is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the community, particularly in the mental health and social support sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive benefits including generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and professional development opportunities, all within a collaborative and caring work culture. Our Devon hubs provide a supportive environment where you can thrive while empowering others to lead healthier, more independent lives.