Recovery Navigator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL

Barnsley

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 33,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly

Birthday leave and optional extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting a Recovery Navigator for Barnsley Recovery Steps on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage your own caseload, develop recovery and treatment plans, and provide tailored interventions to support people through their recovery journey.

The role requires experience with substance misuse services, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to pursue it, and strong communication skills. 37 hours weekly, with a late shift rota, in Barnsley.

Qualifications

Experience supporting vulnerable people affected by substance misuse.
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this in post.
Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group interventions.
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, brief interventions, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Good IT and organisational skills including MS Office.
Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload, developing and reviewing person-centred recovery and treatment plans.
Support individuals to engage with and progress through structured drug and alcohol treatment.
Deliver one-to-one and group interventions tailored to individual needs.
Provide harm reduction advice and substance misuse-specific support.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Use a strengths-based approach to help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and achieve sustainable recovery.
Encourage people using the service to become actively involved in their treatment, recovery and wider service activities.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerablepeople

Therapeutic approaches knowledge

Strong communication skills

IT and MS Office skills

Driving licence desirable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recovery Navigator

Recovery Navigator - Barnsley Recovery Steps

Location: 5-6 Burleigh Court, Burleigh St, Barnsley S70 1XY
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a late shift 11am-7pm (rota basis)
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC
Salary: £25,877.80 - £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 and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing and substance use.

About the Service

We’re excited to offer the opportunity for a Recovery Navigator to join our Barnsley Recovery Steps Community Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Barnsley Recovery Steps supports people affected by drug and alcohol use, providing person‑centred treatment and recovery support that helps individuals improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.

As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll work directly with individuals throughout their recovery journey, from initial engagement through structured treatment and beyond. You’ll manage your own caseload, develop individual recovery and treatment plans and provide interventions tailored to each person’s needs.

Working as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency team, you’ll help people recognise their strengths, reduce substance‑related harm and achieve meaningful and sustainable recovery outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Manage a caseload, developing and reviewing person‑centred recovery and treatment plans.
Support individuals to engage with and progress through structured drug and alcohol treatment.
Deliver one‑to‑one and group interventions tailored to individual needs.
Provide harm reduction advice and substance misuse‑specific support.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Use a strengths‑based approach to help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and achieve sustainable recovery.
Encourage people using the service to become actively involved in their treatment, recovery and wider service activities.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

Experience supporting vulnerable people affected by substance misuse.
An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this in post.
Experience delivering one‑to‑one and/or group interventions.
An understanding of therapeutic approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, brief interventions, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
Good IT and organisational skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

At Waythrough, we believe in providing comprehensive training to ensure that our team members have the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil their roles. Therefore, tailored training, regular supervision and support will be provided.

So, if you have a passion for helping people make positive changes to their lives and an interest in working within drug and alcohol services, but don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: