Community Recovery Navigator

Recovery Focus; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave (32 after 1 year

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance 3× salary

24/7 online GP access

Birthday leave & extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

Cycle to Work

Blue Light / Charity discounts

Free will writing

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Community Recovery Navigator for the Barnsley Recovery Steps Community Team. The role focuses on managing recovery plans, engaging clients in structured treatment, and working with partners to improve health outcomes.

You’ll contribute to reducing harm and support service users through a strengths-based, person-centred approach, in a 37-hour week with a rotational late shift.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions (brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT, ITEP).
• Experience delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people with substance misuse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate progression from engagement to structured treatment.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm for individuals and community.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues for better health outcomes.
• Apply co-production principles at any stage of treatment and recovery.
• Think creatively about treatment options within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Encourage service user involvement in service and forums in Barnsley.
• Work in an integrated multi-agency team to enable sustainable recovery.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interventions knowledge

1-2-1 and group therapy

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: 5-6 Burleigh Court, Burleigh St, Barnsley S70 1XY

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a late shift Thursday 11am-7pm (rota basis)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum

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.

About the Role

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Community Recovery Navigator to join our Barnsley Recovery Steps Community Team. This is a dynamic and rewarding roles and we are keen for anyone with experience or an interest in working within Drug and Alcohol Services to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
• Have excellent boundaries and ability to apply ‘co‑production’ principles to any stage of treatment and recovery.
• Be able to think creatively about treatment options, changes and transitions in the context of a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency approach.
• Encourage service users to become involved in the service and in service user forums in Barnsley that will enhance their experience and increase a sense of belonging.
• By working diligently and proactively, as part of an integrated multi‑agency team, you will apply intensive and co‑created recovery solutions, enabling health & well‑being improvements that are meaningful and sustainable.
• Successful applicants will provide substance misuse‑specific knowledge and interventions, offering the right treatment to people, where they are at.
• You will be ensuring that ample treatment intensity is provided, at the appropriate pace and be able to think ahead making sure that doors are opened for enhanced recovery and mutually agreed ‘successful outcomes’ are achieved.
• Working to a Strength‑Based Approach focusing on individuals and community assets, you will work alongside other frontline practitioners.
• You will be resourceful, able to articulate yourself appropriately on behalf of your service users and resilient to change and challenges.
• To support this, alongside line management you will be provided with regular and multi‑disciplinary meetings, and supervisions.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Experience delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people with substance misuse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is derisible.

What We Offer

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: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-08-31

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.