Recovery Navigator Community Team

Forward Leeds; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Forward Leeds as a Recovery Navigator in Barnsley and make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges. Work with a dynamic Community Team to provide personalised support and promote holistic recovery strategies. This permanent position offers generous annual leave and development opportunities in a supportive environment dedicated to empowering individuals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Free training courses

Work-life balance and flexible working policies

Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals in personal or professional context.
• Understanding of holistic care and trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of substance use and mental health (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused assessments and personalised support plans.
• Manage risk while promoting independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details: Recovery Navigator Community Team

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.

Recovery Navigator – Community Team
Location: Barnsley
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about empowering people to overcome challenges and transform their lives? Do you have experience – or the right skills – to support others in their recovery journey from drug and/or alcohol use?

If you’re committed, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

About the role
We’re looking for a Recovery Navigator to join our Community Team – a dedicated group of professionals who support individuals with both substance use and mental health challenges.

In this vital role, you’ll work 1:1 with service users in structured treatment, helping them build positive coping strategies and achieve their personal recovery goals. You’ll act as both a supporter and facilitator, guiding people to access the right resources and take meaningful steps toward change.

As a Recovery Navigator, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering recovery-focused assessments and personalised support plans
• Managing risk appropriately while promoting independence and choice
• Offering tailored interventions at every stage of treatment
• Supporting the “whole person” – addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including counsellors, psychologists, and external partners
• Promoting engagement with mental health services and community resources

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

• A passion for recovery and person-centred care
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals (this can be through personal, voluntary, or professional roles)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A flexible, team-focused attitude and the ability to work collaboratively
• An understanding of the importance of holistic care and trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of substance use and/or mental health (desirable, but training can be provided)

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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]

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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

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