Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking a Recovery Worker to guide individuals towards recovery. You'll manage caseloads, implement treatment plans, and work collaboratively to deliver the best health outcomes for clients. Ideal candidates are passionate about making a difference and have backgrounds in mental health or substance misuse sectors. The role offers competitive pay, flexible leave, and other benefits, supporting your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after a year

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

£500 bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in guiding individuals toward recovery.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Collaborative work experience with key partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and create recovery plans.
• Facilitate progression through structured treatment.
• Reduce substance-related harm in the community.

Skills

Background in substance misuse

Experience in mental health support

Relevant academic background

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location : Burton Road

Working Hours : 37

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £24,243 - £28,930

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.

About the Role

As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well‑being. If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, join us in this impactful position.

Day to day duties include

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self‑sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance‑related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well‑being outcomes for individuals.

About you

Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission.

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.

We’re in the process of integrating systems and processes across our newly merged organisation. That means some roles may still be branded ‘Humankind’ or appear on our partners’ job sites (such as Richmond Fellowship or Aquarius). This is a temporary step while we complete our transition.

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 portal(s)
• £500 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 can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team.

How to Apply

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Closing Date :

2026-01-05