Recovery Worker

recoveryfocus; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual leave 27–32 days

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker to join our Torbay team, delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support to clients referred from prisons, courts, police custody and probation. You will help individuals move forward toward safer, healthier lives within a collaborative service framework.

The role is based in Torbay, full-time, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, on fixed-term contracts of 12 and 10 months, with comprehensive training and support from a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, varied role delivering Trauma Informed and Person-Centred support.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care.
• Working with referrals from prisons, courts, police custody and probation to support recovery.

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location: Based in Torbay (TRI) - Shrublands House, 8 Morgan Avenue, Torbay, TQ2 5RS

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Contract: Fixed term (one contract of 12 months and another of 10 months)

Salary: £25,110 - £32,090

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) and Growth In Action Structure (GIA). You will be working as part of our friendly team at the intersection of substance misuse recovery and the criminal justice system. You'll play a vital role in helping individuals move forward, making positive life changes that improve health, reduce re-offending, and support long-term recovery.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Recovery Worker in Torbay. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a bold new direction in service delivery? The successful candidate will be an integral part of the service as we move toward a more integrated, dynamic approach. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver Trauma Informed and Person-Centred support working towards positive client outcomes and ensure the highest standards of collaborative and co-production working within Torbay. You'll work with people referred by prisons, courts, police custody, probation, and other agencies – many of whom have offending behaviour linked to substance misuse. This is a hands-on, varied role, with full training and support provided.

Who are we?

• Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) - Drug and alcohol service
• Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) - Domestic abuse service
• Leonard Stocks Centre (LSC) - Homelessness hostel
• Influenced by current, past and future service users
• Those who are passionate about making a positive impact in Torbay

Why do it differently?

• Current systems are difficult to navigate
• Too many people involved in someone's care/road to recovery
• Many different referrals
• Reduce stigma
• Services are currently designed by the wrong people
• People having to tell their story multiple times
• To make us future proof and more cost effective with reduced government funds

What are we working towards?

• Services across the alliance working together
• Everything coproduced
• No wrong door approach
• Tell your story once
• Continuity of recovery worker
• People before processes
• Being inclusive and diverse

This is more than a job‑it's a chance to shape the future of support and recovery in your community.

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.

What We Offer

• 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 our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• 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 ca