Overview
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. Jobs here are branded ‘Humankind’ for now, with full integration of recruitment systems planned next year.
Job details
Recovery Worker
Location: East Dorset, Wimbourne
Contract: Fixed term (until March 2026), part-time (18.5 hours)
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team in East Dorset as a Recovery Navigator!
About the role…
As a Recovery Worker, 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.
Day to day duties include:
* 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.
About Us
Reach provide information, advice, and professional support to empower individuals to make healthier choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Our mission is to enhance safety and promote recovery through a comprehensive range of services, delivered by experienced local providers, ensuring no one is left without the assistance they need, no matter the complexity of their needs.
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Salary information: The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band alongside our excellent benefits.
What Waythrough offers
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year’s service)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discount
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
* Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies
* Wellbeing offers and employee assistance programs
Equality and inclusion
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value unique perspectives and experiences and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
Applications
Applications close date: 17 Sep 2025. Please click here to read and review our privacy statement.
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