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 UK’s 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 people’s 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. We’re 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 make—no booking required. What You’ll 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, You’ll 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 Don’t worry if you haven’t done everything before — we’ll 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, 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. 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 (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 Closing Date: 2026-04-14 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 amazing 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. That’s why you will notice various brands including, ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Aquarius Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers. Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk