Recovery Navigator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recovery Navigator to join their HOPE Team in Sheffield. This full-time role involves outreach activities aimed at supporting clients facing barriers to recovery. You will manage a diverse caseload, assist service users in accessing vital resources, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance community engagement. The organization values compassion and resilience, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. With generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and ongoing training opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career path in community support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or recovery support roles.
• Compassionate and resilient approach to service users.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and support clients' recovery goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain records.

Skills

Substance Misuse Support

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Resilience

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people from getting the support they need to live a life they value. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support.

We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by approximately 3,500 staff and volunteers. Annually, our services assist around 125,000 people.

Integrating two large organizations is complex and ongoing, which is why some roles are still branded under 'Humankind'. Full system integration is expected next year.

Recovery Navigator - Likewise Sheffield

Full Time, Permanent position. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant must be able to travel to various services within the area.

About the role

A day in the life of a HOPE Team Recovery Navigator:

This dynamic role involves outreach activities to support organizational development. Responsibilities include home visits for clients facing access barriers, supporting harm-reduction programs like needle exchange, responding to duty matters, and hosting community drop-in sessions to promote the service and foster engagement.

Main Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload and support clients' recovery goals.
• Assist service users in accessing resources to enhance their recovery capital.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide guidance to colleagues and managers.
• Record and monitor data, and compile reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate records following organizational policies.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies.
• Reduce substance-related harm within the community.
• Participate in supervision and reflect on interpersonal dynamics.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements.
• Deliver outreach and in-reach services effectively.

About You

We seek candidates with:

• Experience in substance misuse, recovery support, or similar roles.
• Compassion and kindness in supporting service users.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations positively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

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Salary reflects full earning potential; starting salaries allow for progression within the pay band alongside benefits.

Who We Are

Waythrough was launched in October 2024 after merging Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our mission is to remove barriers to support, tackling poverty and disadvantage through various community services.

We are proud of our nearly 200 services and 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting thousands annually.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays, increasing after 1 year).
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions.
• Death in service benefit, free will writing, eyecare vouchers, and discounts.
• Training opportunities, flexible working, wellbeing programs, and support networks.

Equality and Diversity

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].

Application deadline: 25 May 2025.