Hope Worker Recovery Navigator

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution 4.5

Life assurance 3x salary

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a compassionate Hope Recovery Navigator to support individuals affected by substance misuse. The role focuses on immediate practical help and encouraging long-term recovery, working with service users, professionals, and the wider community to reduce harm and prevent relapse.

The role involves managing a caseload, delivering interventions, and supporting coordinated recovery pathways, with a strong emphasis on outreach and harm reduction in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (substance misuse, mental health, or social care)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, completing assessments and support plans
• Deliver brief and extended interventions to motivate change
• Support walk-in assessments, referrals, and triage activity
• Work alongside Recovery Co-ordinators to support structured pathways
• Deliver targeted outreach and engagement activities
• Engage service users and encourage participation in recovery plans
• Provide harm reduction advice and support needle exchange services
• Support individuals with complex needs through multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Hope Recovery Navigator

Hope Worker Recovery Navigator (Health, Outreach, Prevention and Engagement)

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

Working Hours: 37 hours per week 9am-5pm with late night Thursday 11am-7pm - on rota basis Contract Type: 12 month FTCSalary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

About the role:

We're looking for a compassionate and proactive HOPE ( (Health, Outreach, Prevention and Engagement) Worker to join our team. In this role, you'll support individuals affected by substance misuse by providing immediate, practical help and encouraging long-term recovery.

You'll work closely with service users, professionals, and the wider community to reduce harm, prevent relapse, and help people build healthier, more stable lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery & Support

• Manage a caseload, completing assessments, risk assessments, and support plans
• Deliver brief and extended interventions to motivate change
• Support walk-in assessments, referrals, and triage activity
• Work alongside Recovery Co-ordinators to support structured recovery pathways

Outreach & Engagement

• Deliver targeted outreach, in-reach, and cross-reach activities
• Engage service users and encourage participation in recovery plans
• Work with families, carers, and partner agencies where appropriate

Health Promotion & Harm Reduction

• Provide advice on safer drug use, safer sex, and blood-borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
• Support needle exchange services (fixed site and community-based)
• Contribute to health campaigns and prevention initiatives

Specialist Support

• Work with individuals using alcohol, opiates, and non-opiate substances (including IPED, NPS, and OTC drugs)
• Support aCcess to services that improve recovery outcomes and social stability

Community & Pharmacy Outreach

• Work with pharmacies and communities to expand naloxone distribution
• Support and develop community needle exchange services
• Provide training on harm reduction and safe storage

Complex Needs Support

• Work with partner agencies to support individuals with complex needs (e.g. homelessness, mental health, offending)
• Manage a small caseload requiring intensive, multi-agency support

About you

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (e.g. substance misuse, mental health, or social care)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable:

• Experience in outreach or community-based roles
• Knowledge of harm reduction and recovery approaches
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Inclusion and accessibility

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-10-20