Recovery Navigator - Assessment & Fast Track

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals recovering from substance misuse. As a Recovery Navigator, you will provide essential assessments and create personalized Recovery Plans for clients embarking on their recovery journey. This role involves collaboration with various professionals to ensure a holistic approach to recovery, making a tangible impact in the community. You'll be supported by a team that values compassion and resilience, while also enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (27 days plus bank holidays)

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Will Writing

Wellbeing Offers

Flexible Working Policies

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable adults and developing risk assessments.
• Ability to manage a caseload of clients requiring short-term interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop Recovery Plans.
• Manage a varied caseload of service users requiring short-term intervention.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Resilience

IT Skills

Education

Experience in Substance Misuse

Experience in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Details: Recovery Navigator - Assessment & Fast Track

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Vacancy Name Recovery Navigator - Assessment & Fast Track

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN5129

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Hours Per Week 37.00

Work Pattern

Location

Location McLintock's, Barnsley, S70 2NZ

Location Region

Location Region South Yorkshire

Location City

Location City Barnsley

Location Postal Code

Location Postal Code S70 2NZ

Interview Date

Interview Date 30 May 2025

Recovery Navigator - Assessment & Fast Track
Location: Barnsley
Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends (rota-based)
Contract: Permanent

Are you able to motivate individuals to make positive changes in their lives?
Barnsley Recovery Steps is committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance misuse. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Recovery Navigator to join our Assessment and Fast Track Team—the first point of contact for service users beginning their recovery journey.

About the role
As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll play a vital role in providing comprehensive assessments and developing initial Recovery Plans for individuals newly referred to the service. You’ll be responsible for allocating service users into the appropriate care pathway and holding a small caseload of clients requiring shorter-term interventions. The role may also include group facilitation work and outreach support.

You’ll work in close partnership with a range of professionals and agencies to provide a holistic and person-centred approach to recovery. Experience in supporting vulnerable adults, developing risk assessments, and using case management systems is essential.

As a Recovery Navigator, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop Recovery Plans.
• Manage a varied caseload of service users requiring short-term intervention.
• Support clients in accessing resources that enhance their recovery capital.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Accurately maintain case notes and comply with monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Deliver services across multiple locations, including in-reach and outreach settings.
• Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm in the community.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR.

About you
To succeed as a Recovery Navigator, you will ideally have:

• Experience in the substance misuse or wider health and social care field.
• Compassion, empathy, and resilience in the face of challenging situations.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, with strong IT capabilities.
• An ability to manage their time effectively and work flexibly across different sites.

Why Join Us?
At Barnsley Recovery Steps, you’ll be part of a team that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives every day. You’ll receive regular supervision, training, and development opportunities, and work within a supportive environment that values collaboration, integrity, and service-user involvement.

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Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? No

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 18 May 2025

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