Recovery Navigator – Likewise Sheffield

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP

Employee assistance

Cycle to Work

Blue Light/Charity discounts

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting a Recovery Navigator to support adults 18+ with addiction to opiates and alcohol in Sheffield. You will manage a caseload, deliver psychosocial interventions, and help clients progress from engagement to sustained recovery.

You will work with partners to reduce harm, improve wellbeing, and ensure accurate records while maintaining compassionate, non-judgemental care in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or drug and alcohol services.
• Mental health support background is desirable.
• Understanding of criminal justice processes is beneficial.
• Experience with case management or supporting people with complex needs.
• Relevant volunteering in a similar service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, developing, implementing and reviewing recovery plans.
• Support individuals from initial engagement through structured treatment.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions to support treatment journeys.
• Provide harm reduction advice to reduce substance-related harm.
• Build professional relationships with service users and partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and agencies to improve health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case notes and records.

Skills

Substance misuse

Mental health

Criminal justice

Case management

Volunteering experience

Job description

Recovery Navigator

Location: Likewise - Portland House
Time type: Full time

Recovery Navigator – Likewise Sheffield

Location: Likewise, SheffieldWorking Hours: Monday Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-17:00 and Thursday 11:00-19:00. Fast Track offer evening appointments every Thursday so availability for this is essential.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 – £34,240.03 per annum

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.

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 Service

Likewise supports people across Sheffield who are experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol, helping individuals make positive and sustainable changes to their lives.

As a Recovery Navigator within our Recovery Navigation Team, you’ll support adults aged 18 and over experiencing addiction to opiates and alcohol. You’ll work directly with individuals throughout their treatment and recovery journey, providing tailored support and psychosocial interventions based around their individual needs.

You’ll manage your own caseload and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to help individuals reduce substance-related harm, improve their health and wellbeing and progress from initial engagement through structured treatment towards sustained recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload, developing, implementing and reviewing individual recovery and treatment plans.

• Support individuals from initial engagement through structured treatment towards sustained recovery.

• Deliver psychosocial interventions to support individuals throughout treatment.

• Provide harm reduction advice and support to reduce substance-related harm.

• Build positive, professional relationships with the people accessing the service.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and records.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

We welcome people from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. You may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Substance misuse or drug and alcohol services.

• Mental health support.

• Criminal justice.

• Case management or supporting people with complex needs.

• Relevant volunteering experience within a similar service.

At Waythrough, we believe in providing comprehensive training to ensure that our team members have the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil their roles.

You’ll also need strong communication and relationship-building skills, a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and the ability to manage your own caseload and expectations within an emotionally demanding environment.

Please note: We’ll be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received and may close the vacancy early if we find the right person, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What We Offer

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

• 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 ourWay to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500Recommend a Friendbonus

• 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: 2026-09-28