Recovery Support Worker – Mental Health & Substance Use

Recovery Focus; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

GP access

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker with a full UK driving licence to join our dedicated team. You will support individuals accessing community detoxification programmes and work with the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Hub to promote recovery and positive outcomes.

We value reflective practice, safeguarding and continuous learning, and provide a collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is embedded in our culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse services
• A background in mental health support
• Experience within the criminal justice sector
• A relevant academic qualification (e.g. Criminology, Psychology, Law, Sociology)
• A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload, including devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans
• Supporting individuals from initial engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery
• Reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Working collaboratively with key partners and internal colleagues to achieve the best possible health and well-being outcomes

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker with a full UK driving licence to join our dedicated team. You will support individuals accessing community detoxification programmes and work with the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Hub to promote recovery and positive outcomes.

We value reflective practice, safeguarding and continuous learning, and provide a collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is embedded in our culture.