Recovery Worker
Location: This role will cover the Exeter, East and Mid Devon areas
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80- £30,868.31 per annum
Closing Date: 2026-11-23
About the Role
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 Exeter team as a Recovery Worker and help us keep changing lives for the better.
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.
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.
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
- 24/8 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.
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.
Recovery Worker (Exeter) employer: recoveryfocus
Waythrough is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. Located in Leeds, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering employees opportunities for growth through training and mentorship in the vital field of recovery support. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment.
