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Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.\nAbout Waythrough\nWaythrough 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.\nEvery 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.\nMake a real difference in your community\nAre 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.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Recovery Navigator, you will provide person-centred support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol use, helping them progress from initial engagement and treatment towards sustainable recovery.\nYou will manage a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing individual recovery plans while working closely with colleagues, partner agencies, families and other professionals. You will take a holistic approach to recovery, supporting people to reduce substance-related harm, improve their wellbeing and build stronger connections within their communities.\nThe role will also involve contributing to the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) function and supporting the wider delivery of safe, effective and accessible services.\nWhat You’ll Do\nManage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and regularly reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.\nComplete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and appropriate interventions.\nContribute to the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and other service functions as required.\nProvide effective case management, including completing risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments.\nMaintain accurate and timely records using the relevant online case management systems.\nWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, partner agencies and other professionals to support positive outcomes.\nDeliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions tailored to individual and local needs.\nSupport service users to access treatment, community resources and opportunities that strengthen recovery and social connections.\nWork positively with families, carers and significant others, where appropriate, to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol-related harm on family life.\nIdentify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with organisational and local safeguarding procedures.\nContribute to harm-reduction activities, including drug screening, BBV testing, immunisation services and community needle exchange provision, where appropriate.\nProvide tailored drug and alcohol harm-reduction advice and interventions.\nPromote visible recovery and ensure peer-support opportunities are accessible and relevant to service users.\nParticipate in reviews, team meetings, supervision, training and ongoing professional development.\nWork in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and Waythrough's clinical governance framework.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use and who can build positive, professional relationships with service users, colleagues and partner organisations.\nYou will ideally have:\nExperience of supporting people with drug and/or alcohol-related needs, or within a similar health, social care or community setting.\nExperience of managing a caseload and developing person-centred support, recovery or treatment plans.\nThe ability to carry out assessments and identify appropriate support and interventions.\nAn understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and risk management.\nKnowledge of harm reduction and recovery-focused approaches.\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills.\nThe ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and with external partner agencies.\nGood organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate case records.\nConfidence delivering structured one-to-one support and group interventions.\nAn understanding of the impact substance use can have on individuals, families and communities.\nA commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.\nA commitment to working in line with our values of Kindness, Courage and Respect.\nTo view the Job Description, please click here.\nWhat We Offer\nWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:\n27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)\n\nPension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%\n\nLife assurance (3× annual salary)\n\nEnhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay\n\nBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave\n\nProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications\n\n24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme\n\nRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals\n\n£500 Recommend a Friend bonus\n\nCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership\n\nDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good\n\nFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year\n\nInclusion and accessibility\nWaythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 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