Recovery Navigator – Fast Track Team

Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG Working Hours: Our working hours are Monday Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-17:00 and Thursday 11:00-19:00. Fast Track offer evening appointments every Thursday so availability for this is preferred. The post is for 30 hours per week over 4 days, but we can be flexible with this for the right candidate providing it meets our business need. Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 25,110 – 32,090 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, weve 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 its 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the role:

Likewise is a drug and alcohol support service with no judgement. We support adults in a person-centred way to address their substance misuse.

An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, over the counter medication and recreational drugs.

We complete comprehensive assessments to review mental health, physical health and safeguarding risk and deliver psycho-social interventions to support those who access our service to build their recovery capitol.

We work with multi-agency teams such as social care, health and housing.

Key duties:

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. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following professional experiences:

Substance misuse background

Mental health background

Criminal justice background

A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology

A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role

Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.

View the full Recovery Navigator job description here

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll 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

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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

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