Recovery Navigator

Recovery Navigator – Barnsley Recovery Steps Location: 5-6 Burleigh Court, Barnsley, S70 1XY Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,887.80 - £33,403.81 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, 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.  About the Role As a Recovery Navigator, you'll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, join us in this impactful position. In the Recovery Navigation Team, we support clients in addiction from opiates and alcohol from 18 years and above. We deliver psychosocial interventions to support clients through treatment.   What You’ll Do 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. To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need: 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. To see the full job description please click here. What We Offer We value the…