Weekend Recovery Worker

.Weekend Recovery Worker (South London)Location: Croydon Recovery HouseWorking Hours: 24 (weekends)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: 26648 - 30140 (pro-rata)Make a real difference in your communityCroydon Recovery House is recruiting a dedicated Weekend Recovery Worker to join our team. This is a rewarding and essential role supporting individuals experiencing mental health crisis helping them stay safe stabilise and begin their recovery journey. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and thrive in a role where every shift makes a difference we would love to hear from you.As part of Waythrough (formerly Humankind and Richmond Fellowship) youll be joining an organisation committed to helping people live a life they value.About the RoleWorking weekends as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals staying at Croydon Recovery House. You will undertake assessments deliver 1:1 sessions support group work and ensure a therapeutic safe and calm environment for guests. Your work will focus on helping people reduce distress build resilience and connect with ongoing support.What Youll DoComplete triage screening and wellbeing assessments for guests entering the Recovery HouseDeliver 1:1 recovery-focused support sessions and contribute to group interventionsDevelop and review short-term recovery and safety plans tailored to individual needsMonitor risk complete safeguarding actions and maintain accurate case management recordsSupport guests with practical needs emotional regulation and crisis coping strategiesWork collaboratively with mental health services emergency contacts families and partner agenciesContribute to maintaining a safe supportive and therapeutic environment throughout the weekendTo Succeed in This Role Youll Need:You are compassionate calm under pressure and committed to supporting individualsYou have experience working within mental health crisis support supported housing or similar settingsYou can confidently deliver brief interventions de-escalation and recovery-based conversationsYou have strong assessment record-keeping and risk management skillsYou work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with partners and professionalsYou are adaptable and comfortable working weekend hours to meet service needsAbout WaythroughFormed 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 3500 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 youll be part of one supportive team sharing one purpose.What We OfferWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll 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 payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card Charity Discounts Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and AccessibilityWaythrough 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 .How to ApplyIf youre viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed please click Apply via Company Website to view the full job description and submit your application.Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. Key Skills Internship,Deputy,Elevator Maintenance,Jms,Animal Charity Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1