Recovery Worker

Waythrough View All Jobs; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Birthday leave and extra days buy

Professional fee reimbursement

Job summary

Waythrough seeks a Recovery Worker in Torbay to provide trauma-informed and person-centred support to individuals with complex needs within the criminal justice system. You will work across teams to deliver integrated care and coordinate referrals from prisons, courts and probation.

The role includes hands-on client work, full training, and support within a growing service. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who aim to make a lasting impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed and person-centred support experience is desirable.
• Ability to work with people referred by prisons, courts, or probation.
• Strong communication and teamwork to deliver integrated services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive client outcomes.
• Engage with individuals to reduce re-offending and support long-term recovery.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Person-centred care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate communication

Job description

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? Growth in Action (GIA) is an alliance between: 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.

We welcome applications from individuals you are passionate about working with partners, embedding new processes and supporting the growth of the recovery services in the area.

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.

The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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 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
• We value the people who make a difference every day.

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.