Job Description

Recovery Navigator - BarnsleyLocation:

McLintocks Building, Summer Lane, Barnsley

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

28,690 - 34,730

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

We are looking for a compassionate Recovery Navigator to support parents, carers, families and friends affected by drug and alcohol use. You will deliver targeted one-to-one support, group interventions and recovery-focused case management, helping families reduce harm, build resilience and engage positively with recovery services.

The role includes providing sensitive bereavement support and working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Flexible working, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Key Duties

Provide one-to-one and group-based support for families and concerned others Manage a caseload, including risk assessments, safeguarding and recovery planning Deliver compassionate bereavement support related to substance use Support access to treatment services and community resources Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies Maintain accurate records using an online case management system Follow safeguarding policies to identify and reduce risk

About You

Experience supporting individuals or families affected by substance use or recovery Confident in case management, safeguarding and one-to-one interventions Compassionate, organised and able to manage complex situations Strong communication and partnership-working skills Flexible to work evenings and weekends

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 (3x 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 Aspirationsportals 500 Recommend a Friendbonus 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,690.00-34,730.00 per year

Work Location: In person