Health Improvement Recovery Navigator

Forward Leeds; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Health Improvement Recovery Navigator in Dorset. In this role, you will support recovery journeys for individuals facing substance misuse challenges by providing health improvement services. The position is fixed-term for 9 months and offers competitive benefits and a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Generous pension contributions

Wellbeing support programs

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting substance misuse issues.
• Skilled in providing psychosocial interventions.
• Confident in facilitating group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with psychosocial interventions.
• Conduct risk assessments and recovery planning.
• Facilitate group sessions tailored to diverse needs.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Person-Centred Support

Motivation

Job description

Job Details: Health Improvement Recovery Navigator

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Health Improvement Recovery Navigator
Location: Dorset
Contract: Fixed Term – Full Time

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Navigator to join our Dorset-based substance misuse service, with a specific focus on Health Improvement.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and compassionate team that supports individuals at all stages of their recovery journey—from harm reduction to structured treatment and beyond. If you’re passionate about health equity, recovery, and community care, we want to hear from you.

About the role
As a Health Improvement Recovery Worker, you will provide vital health improvement support alongside our clinical partners. This includes helping to deliver community alcohol detoxes, conducting home visits, and offering ongoing recovery support.

You’ll be a key player in engaging service users with recovery pathways, providing psychosocial interventions, and linking them to community-based resources that enhance health and wellbeing.

This role is fixed term for 9 months.

As a Health Improvement Recovery Worker , you will be responsible for:

• Manage a caseload of service users and deliver a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct risk assessments, recovery planning, and referrals to internal and external services.
• Facilitate group sessions tailored to the diverse needs of individuals in treatment.
• Support clinical teams with community alcohol detoxes, including follow-up visits.
• Engage with at-risk clients as part of the Reach team, focusing on Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing and treatment referrals.
• Distribute and provide training on Naloxone to service users to support harm reduction.

About you
We are seeking someone who is:

• Motivated , with a strong belief in the potential for recovery at any stage.
• Experienced in supporting people with substance misuse issues, ideally with health improvement or detox-related work.
• Skilled in communication, risk management, and delivering person-centred support.
• Confident facilitating groups and working independently in the community.
• Comfortable with home visits and flexible in their approach to meet client needs.

Help shape better futures in Dorset—one person, one recovery journey at a time.

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Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

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Driving licence required for role? Yes

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