Recovery Navigator

recoveryfocus; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5%

Life assurance (3× salary)

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Waythrough in Barnsley is seeking a Recovery Navigator to guide individuals toward recovery, coordinating services and providing tailored support for wellbeing. You will work in the Recovery Navigation Team, supporting clients 18+ with addiction treatment, delivering psychosocial interventions, and helping people move from engagement to structured care.

Join a charity dedicated to mental health and social support, offering a strong team, development opportunities, and a lasting community impact.

Qualifications

• Substance misuse background.
• Experience in mental health support.
• Background in criminal justice.
• Case management experience.
• Volunteering in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and develop recovery/treatment plans.
• Support progression from initial engagement to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm in clients and community.
• Collaborate with partners to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Substance misuse

Mental health

Criminal justice

Case management

Volunteering

Education

Criminology

Psychology

Law

Sociology

Job description

Recovery Navigator - Barnsley Recovery Steps

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

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,887.80 - £33,403.81 per annum

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

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

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.

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

• 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.

Closing Date: 2026-09-28