Recovery Worker

Location: Devon Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 25,867 – 28,930

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 UKs 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 peoples lives across our communities.

We are currently recruiting for:

2 positions in Riverside Court, Castle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1DR

2 positions in Magdalene House, Grendon Road, Exeter, EX1 2NJ

2 positions in Unit 2, Templar House, Scott Close, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1GJ

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

As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Magdalene House, Grendon Road, Exeter, EX1 2NJ on 24th April. The session will last approximately half a day and will include an interview, a written task, and a group exercise.

Not sure if this role is right for you? Come and see for yourself. Were hosting a Together Devon Open Day on 22nd April at Magdalene House, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the team, learn more about the role, and discover the impact you could makeno booking required.

What Youll 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, Youll 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

Dont worry if you havent done everything before well provide full training and ongoing support so you can thrive in your role.

For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.

Take the next step in your career and help transform lives across Devon.

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.

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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