Recovery Navigator (Gillingham)

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Recovery Navigator (Gillingham)

Location: Gillingham
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 25110 - 32090

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 UKs leading mental health and social support charities and make a lasting impact every day. We support over 125000 people each year through our 200 services empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health housing and substance use.

About the Role

As aRecovery Navigator youll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery offering tailored support and coordinating services for their well-being. If youre passionate about making a difference in peoples lives join us in this impactful the Recovery Navigation Team we support clients in addiction from opiates and alcohol from 18 years and above. We deliver psychosocial interventions to support clients through treatment.

What Youll Do

• 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.

To Succeed in This Role Youll Need:

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 withone or moreof 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 Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services we help people to live full meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind Richmond Fellowship Aquarius) while we complete our integration but wherever you join us youll be part of one supportive team sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply please email .

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.