Recovery Worker (Derby)

Location: Derby City Life Links
Working Hours: 37 hours (full-time)
Contract Type: Fixed term (with the possibility of extension)
Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their mental wellbeing, build confidence and achieve their personal goals?

We’re looking for a Recovery Worker to join our team at Derby City Life Links, providing person-centred support to people on their individual recovery journeys.

You’ll work alongside people to understand their strengths, needs, choices and aspirations, helping them develop the skills, confidence and support networks they need to live more fulfilling and independent lives.

About Derby City Life Links

Derby City Life Links provides a wellness and mental health recovery service tailored around the needs of the people we support. We provide information, advice, navigation and community recovery support, helping people access resources and achieve their recovery outcomes.

Our approach focuses on strengths, individual needs and future aspirations, supporting people to take control of their lives and make their own choices and decisions.

What you’ll be doing

As a Recovery Worker, you will:

• Support people to manage and improve their wellbeing.
• Help people develop emotional management, personal and life skills to increase independence and self-esteem.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Support people to develop new meanings, purposes and opportunities in their lives.
• Empower people to take control through their own choices and decisions.
• Develop individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Manage your own caseload of key clients.
• Work with people to create meaningful, achievable and person-centred plans with positive outcomes.
• Complete key-working activities and ensure positive risk assessments are implemented.
• Signpost people to other services where additional support is needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Liaise with external agencies, including community mental health teams, multidisciplinary teams and carers.
• Contribute to the safe, respectful and effective running of the service.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to helping people achieve positive change.

You’ll need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to respond compassionately to sensitive and complex issues.
• The ability to motivate, support and advocate for people.
• Good listening skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise your workload.
• The ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good IT skills, including Word, databases and email.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A commitment to your own learning, development and training.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the people we support.

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. 

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: [email protected] 

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