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Recovery Worker (Buntingford, Hertfordshire)
Location: Buntingford, Hertforshire
Working Hours: 37 (24-hour service, shift-based rota)
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.
The Hertfordshire Crisis House is a brand-new 24-hour service opening in December. It will offer individuals experiencing a mental health crisis an alternative to hospital admission — providing up to 7 days of intensive, recovery-focused support in a safe, non-clinical environment.
Working in close partnership with local crisis teams and community-based services, the Crisis House will deliver holistic, person-centred care that supports recovery, resilience, and independence.
About the Role
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in inspiring and supporting individuals to regain control and confidence in their lives.
You’ll work collaboratively with residents to create personalised recovery plans and help them achieve their goals — whether that’s improving daily living skills, managing finances, or accessing work, leisure, or education opportunities.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
A caring, compassionate, and empathetic nature
Flexibility, creativity, and resilience under pressure
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for helping others achieve independence
No previous experience is required — full training will be provided. However, an understanding of mental health issues or lived experience would be an advantage.
You’ll need to be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, within a weekly shift rota (including some on-call duties).
For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.
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.