Recovery Worker
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to support individuals affected by alcohol and/or non-opiate substance use. In this role, you will manage a caseload by developing, implementing, and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
You will provide 1:1 psychosocial interventions (PSI), brief interventions, and holistic care planning to support individuals in reducing harm and making sustainable positive changes. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies across the city, you will guide individuals from initial assessment through structured treatment and into recovery and onward care.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of individuals using alcohol and/or non-opiate substances, supporting the development and review of ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
- Facilitate and promote progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
- Deliver 1:1 PSI and brief intervention support.
- Complete care planning and risk assessment/management.
- Take a whole-person, holistic approach to ensure each individual's care package supports all aspects of their wellbeing.
- Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
- Work collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the city-wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Support individuals to make positive changes, achieve their goals in treatment, and progress into recovery and aftercare services.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent/higher qualification), or willingness to work towards this qualification in post.
- Relevant professional qualification such as addiction studies, counselling, social work, or a therapeutic qualification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
- Understanding of, and ability to deliver, interventions including Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), PSI, CBT, and ITEP.
- Experience delivering both 1:1 and group therapeutic interventions.
Benefits
- 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 programmes.
Equal Opportunities 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.
