Recovery Worker (Exeter)

Recovery Focus; Devon and Torbay; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Award and recognition schemes

Descripción de la vacante

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker for Exeter and surrounding Devon areas. You will support individuals on their recovery journeys, deliver harm reduction and structured treatment, and encourage engagement in recovery programmes.

The role involves collaboration with partners, safeguarding, inclusion, and empowerment, with full training provided. Salary reflects the full earning potential for this permanent role, with starting salaries dependent on experience and band progression.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Compassion and resilience

Descripción del empleo

Recovery Worker Location: This role will cover the Exeter, East and Mid Devon areas Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80- £30,868.31 per annum

Are you someone who loves helping others find their strength again? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live a safer, healthier, more independent life? If so, we’d love you to join Waythrough — one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities — and be part of something truly life-changing. Every year, we empower over 125,000 people across more than 200 services to overcome challenges related to mental health, housing, and substance use. Now, we’re looking for someone special to join our Exeter team as a Recovery Worker and help us keep changing lives for the better.

About the Role

This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a real impact. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll walk alongside people on their recovery journey — from their very first steps toward change, right through to rebuilding confidence and independence. You’ll offer motivation, guidance, and practical support to help people achieve their goals and rediscover hope. One day you might be leading a group session; the next, you’re having a one‑to‑one conversation that makes someone feel seen and supported. If you have experience in recovery support — or transferable skills from health, care, or community work — and you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d 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 supportKnowledge of group dynamics and facilitation
• A team player mindset with compassion and resilience

Don’t worry if you haven’t done everything before — we’ll provide full training and ongoing support so you can thrive in your role.

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

We value the people who make a difference every day. 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
• 24/8 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. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-11-23

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. 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 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.