Families First Recovery Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay

Birthday leave

Fees reimbursement

Online GP access

Awards program

Referral bonus

Cycle to work

Credit Union

Discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough in Devon is seeking three Recovery Workers to support families affected by drug and alcohol use within the Family Safeguarding Approach. Based in Barnstaple, Totnes, or Exeter, you will join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to engage parents and carers in treatment, build recovery goals, and strengthen parenting capacity.

You will assess needs, develop tailored recovery plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and help families access wider services for long-term

Qualifications

• Three motivated and compassionate Recovery Workers required.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based support.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop tailored recovery plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to reduce harm and sustain recovery.
• Collaborate with social workers and partner agencies to support families.
• Help families access wider services and resources for wellbeing and stability.

Job description

Families First Recovery Worker (Devon)

Locations: Exeter and East Locality, North and Mid locality, South and West Locality

Time Type: Full time

Families First – Recovery Worker

We are looking for 3 Recovery Workers. One to be based at each Barnstaple, Totnes and Exeter. Working Hours:37 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 (please note the starting salary for this position is £29,000)

We are looking for three motivated and compassionate Recovery Workers to join our Drug and Alcohol Service as part of the Family Safeguarding Approach. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary model that supports families where substance misuse may impact parenting, family stability, and the safety of children.

As a Recovery Worker, you will provide specialist support to parents and carers affected by drug and alcohol use, helping them to engage in treatment, build recovery goals, and make positive changes that benefit both themselves and their families. Working closely with social workers, domestic abuse specialists, mental health practitioners, and other partner agencies, you will play a vital role in delivering coordinated, family-focused interventions.

The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing tailored recovery plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support individuals to reduce harm, sustain recovery, and strengthen parenting capacity. You will also support families to access wider services and resources that promote wellbeing and long-term stability.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve meaningful change, values collaborative working, and is committed to delivering person-centred, strengths-based support within a safeguarding environment.

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

What We Offer

• 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

Closing Date: 2026-09-22