Recovery worker in Kingscote

Recovery Worker Location:

Gosport and Havant. Working Hours:

37 hours per week Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent Salary

: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31per annum Please note:

You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. 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. Are you someone who loves helping others find their strength again? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live a safer, healthier, more independent life?

If so, we’d love you to join

Waythrough

— one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities — and be part of something truly life-changing.

Every year, we empower over

125,000 people

across more than

200 services

to overcome challenges related to

mental health, housing, and substance use

. Now, we’re looking for someone special to join our East Hampshire team as a

Recovery Worker

and help us keep changing lives for the better. About the Role This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to

make a real impact

. As a

Recovery Worker

, you’ll walk alongside people on their journey — from their very first steps toward change, right through to rebuilding confidence and independence.

You’ll offer motivation, guidance, and practical support to help people achieve their goals and rediscover hope. One day you might be leading a group session; the next, you’re having a one-to-one conversation that makes someone feel seen and supported.

If you have experience in recovery support — or transferable skills from health, care, or community work — and you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 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 Mental health and

substance misuse

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. Please apply with your CV and cover letter. To view the Job Description, please click

here. 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:

Closing Date: 2026-11-24