Recovery Worker

recoveryfocus; North Devon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Blue Light/Card discounts

Will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough is hiring a Recovery Worker in North Devon. The role is onsite, full-time, and involves supporting people through recovery journeys with harm reduction, structured treatment, and recovery programme engagement.

Starting salary is £27,000 per year, with a band reflecting the full earning potential of £25,877.80–£30,868.31 per annum. 37 hours weekly and a generous benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Understanding of substance misuse and recovery.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to plan workload and deliver high-quality support.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation.
• Team player with compassion and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people at every stage of their recovery journey.
• Delivering harm reduction, interventions, and structured treatment.
• Encouraging engagement in recovery programmes and goal setting.
• Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations.
• Championing safeguarding, inclusion, and empowerment.

Skills

Substance misuse understanding

Communication skills

Time management

Workload planning

Team player with resilience

Job description

Recovery Worker

Location: North Devon (onsite)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31 per annum

The starting salary for this role will be £27,000 per annum

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.

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.

Thanks to newly secured funding for an exciting new project in Devon , we are delighted to offer a range of rewarding opportunities for Substance Misuse Recovery Workers .

This is your chance to be part of a passionate team making a real difference in people's lives across our communities.

If you are committed, compassionate, and motivated to support individuals on their recovery journey, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting people at every stage of their recovery journey
• Delivering harm reduction, interventions, and structured treatment
• Encouraging engagement in recovery programmes and goal setting
• Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations
• Championing safeguarding, inclusion, and empowerment

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• Understanding of substance misuse and recovery
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to plan your workload and deliver high-quality support
• Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation
• A team player mindset with compassion and resilience

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 can be made to enable fair participation.

Closing Date: 2026-11-18