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.
As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP), you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting people experiencing severe mental health difficulties. You will work closely with service users, their families and partner professionals to coordinate care and deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions.
Under the supervision of qualified clinicians, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing through evidence-based approaches aligned with cognitive behavioural principles. This includes supporting people to develop coping strategies, build confidence, manage emotions and work towards recovery goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting people to improve their mental health, increase independence and achieve meaningful outcomes in their lives.
Work collaboratively with service users, families and professionals to support care planning and recovery goals.
Deliver wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions under clinical supervision.
Support service users with practical strategies such as behavioural activation, problem-solving, sleep support and emotional regulation.
Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and report changes in wellbeing to the wider team.
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to review care and treatment plans.
Carry out risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.
Build positive, supportive relationships with service users while promoting dignity, respect and choice.
Liaise with health, social care and community partners to ensure coordinated support.
Engage in regular supervision, training and professional development.
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. You will be able to build trusting relationships and remain calm and supportive when working with people in distress.
You will have strong communication and organisational skills and be comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. The ability to analyse information, support care planning and deliver structured wellbeing interventions will be important in this role.
You will also demonstrate a commitment to learning, reflective practice and delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes recovery and independence.
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
Closing Date:
2026-04-01