Recovery Navigator

Recovery Focus; Newsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Waythrough is hiring a Recovery Navigator for the Northumberland Recovery Partnership at Sextant House, Blyth. The role supports individuals through recovery from substance misuse, within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred plans and motivational interventions.

You will build relationships, coordinate treatment access, and monitor progress while maintaining records and collaborating with partner agencies to promote safer, healthier outcomes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Desirable: relevant qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or a therapeutic discipline.
• Experience or understanding of recovery planning, risk management and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Psychosocial Interventions, CBT and ITEP.
• Understanding of harm reduction approaches relating to substance misuse.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and motivate individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external professionals and partner agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes and experience using case management systems.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational sites, including occasional evening and weekend working where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and develop personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Conduct triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
• Deliver one-to-one sessions and psychosocial interventions.
• Facilitate access to treatment and community resources.
• Lead case management with risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and deliver group recovery programmes.
• Support harm reduction initiatives and related services where appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adapt recovery plans as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Addiction studies / counselling qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Recovery Navigator - Northumberland Recovery Partnership Location: Sextant House, Blyth, NE24 2BA Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Shifts: Monday - Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-16:30 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - End date 31/08/2026 Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 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 at the Northumberland Recovery Partnership, you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding individuals throughout their recovery journey from substance misuse. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to individuals accessing support for drug and alcohol use, from initial assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery. You will build strong, supportive relationships with service users, offering encouragement, motivation and person-centred support to help individuals achieve positive outcomes and increase their recovery and social capital within the community.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Conduct triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and risks.
• Provide one-to-one support sessions and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including motivational interviewing and CBT-informed approaches.
• Facilitate access to treatment, support services and community resources, including counselling, education, vocational training and peer support opportunities.
• Lead effective case management, including risk assessments, safeguarding plans and risk management processes, ensuring accurate use of online case management systems.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, families and multi-disciplinary teams to support progression from engagement through to self-sustained recovery.
• Develop and deliver group work and tailored recovery programmes that meet local needs.
• Support harm reduction initiatives, including drug screening, BBV testing, immunisation provision and community needle exchange services where appropriate.
• Monitor and review service user progress, adapting recovery plans to meet changing needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports and documentation in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote visible recovery within the service and encourage positive family and peer involvement throughout recovery journeys.

To Succeed in This Role

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Relevant professional qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or a therapeutic discipline (desirable).
• Experience or understanding of recovery planning, risk management and safeguarding practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to deliver interventions such as Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), CBT and ITEP.
• Understanding of harm reduction approaches relating to substance misuse.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and motivate individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external professionals and partner agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes and experience using case management systems.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational sites, including occasional evening and weekend working where required.

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

Closing Date: 2026-09-23

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. 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 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.