Recovery Navigator

** Recovery Navigator – Likewise
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* Location:

** Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG

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* Working Hours:

** 22.5 hours (part time)  
** Contract Type:
** Permanent  
** Salary:** £25,110 - £32,090 per annum (pro rata)

* 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
**** About the Role
** As a
** Recovery Navigator**, you'll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, join us in this impactful position. In the Recovery Navigation Team, we support clients in addiction from opiates and alcohol from 18 years and above. We deliver psychosocial interventions to support clients through treatment.

This role is a part time position and so we would love you to have a say in what days you work.
** What You’ll Do
*** Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
* Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
* Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
* Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
** To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
** Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with
** one or more
** of the following professional experiences:
* Substance misuse background
* Mental health background
* Criminal justice background
* A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology
* A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role
* Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.
** 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:
** recru
* * Closing Date:
** Waythrough
* * launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.

Our vision is to break down the barriers that…