Recovery Worker

Forward Leeds; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is seeking a Recovery Worker in Weymouth to support service users in their recovery journey. This role involves managing caseloads, facilitating group sessions, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective support. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for recovery work and relevant experience.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension

Free eyecare vouchers

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery.
• Experience in managing and prioritising workloads.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users and deliver psychosocial interventions.
• Facilitate group sessions and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and appropriate referrals.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Experience in substance misuse and recovery

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Location Weymouth Coffee Tavern, Weymouth, DT4 8JH

Location Region

Location Region Dorset

Location City

Location City Weymouth

Location Postal Code

Location Postal Code DT4 8JH

Interview Date

Interview Date 04 Jul 2025

Recovery Worker
Location: West Dorset
This is initially a fixed term contract until 31.03.26, but has potential to be extended

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team in West Dorset as aRecovery Worker!

This role is based in our Weymouth Hub, but will require flexibility to cover our offices in Bridport and Dorchester (expenses paid as per policy)

About the role
As a Recovery Worker,you’ll be responsible for working with and motivating service users to engage in the recovery programmes we offer in Dorset. Our service welcomes people at any stage in their recovery journey, starting with the open end of harm reduction, through to brief interventions, extended interventions and structured treatment, and Recovery Workers offer support throughout.

We’re seeking an individual with a genuine passion for working in a recovery-focused environment. This role involves supporting individuals at all stages of their recovery journey. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

As a , you will be responsible for:

• Working autonomously to manage a caseload of service users, including delivering a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake ongoing assessments, risk assessments, and appropriate referrals within the community.
• Facilitating group sessions with a range of individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Working with partnership agencies to ensure continuity of care and support.
• Providing duty cover for individuals accessing our services.

Please note, while the full salary band for this role is £24,243 to £30,790, please note that the starting salary will be at £24,243, in line with our current budget constraints as a charity. We value internal equity and are open to reviewing progression within the band over time, subject to available funding.

About you
You’ll hold some transferable skills, ideally from working in a similar environment or sector.Such as:

• A knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and recovery
• Experience of managing, planning, and prioritising your own workload, delivering work of a high standard
• An understanding of safeguarding
• An understanding of group working, group dynamics and group facilitation
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment alongside a range of people and organisations

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‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’

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Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? Yes

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