Mental Health Recovery Worker (Female Only) (Manchester)

Location: 142 Dickenson Road, Manchester M14 5HT

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm (Comfortable working on a 6-day rota Monday-Saturday, and taking part in on-call duties (receive a day back in TOIL for Saturday's shifts)).

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum

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

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join our Women’s Supported Housing Service in Manchester. You’ll play a key role in helping women maintain their tenancies, develop life skills, and thrive in their community. At Waythrough, we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do - ensuring they are fully involved in decisions that shape their future.

What You’ll Do

• Support women in developing personal recovery and support plans to achieve their goals and aspirations.
• Promote independence through practical help with daily living, tenancy management, budgeting, and personal development.
• Encourage access to education, employment, training, and leisure opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes using our IT systems.
• Liaise with GPs, local councils, and community organisations to ensure holistic support.
• Help promote the service within the local community.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need to Be:

• Experienced in the mental health or social care field.
• Compassionate, consistent, and flexible in their approach.
• A great communicator who can build trust and rapport with people from all walks of life.
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Comfortable working on a 6-day rota Monday-Saturday, and taking part in on-call duties (receive a day back in TOIL if worked Saturday shift).
• Passionate about breaking down stigma and empowering others to lead fulfilling lives.

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

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.