Recovery Worker

Health Improvement Recovery Navigator

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

Were offering an exciting opportunity for aRecovery Navigatorto join our Dorset-based substance misuse service with a specific focus onHealth Improvement.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and compassionate team that supports individuals at all stages of their recovery journeyfrom harm reduction to structured treatment and beyond. If youre passionate about health equity recovery and community care we want to hear from you.

About the role
As a Health Improvement Recovery Worker you will provide vital health improvement support alongside our clinical partners. This includes helping to delivercommunity alcohol detoxes conductinghome visits and offeringongoing recovery support.

Youll be a key player in engaging service users with recovery pathways providing psychosocial interventions and linking them to community-based resources that enhance health and wellbeing.

As a Health Improvement Recovery Worker you will be responsible for:

• Manage acaseloadof service users and deliver a range ofpsychosocial interventions.

• Workautonomouslyas well as collaboratively within amulti-disciplinary team.

• Conductrisk assessments recovery planning and referrals to internal and external services.

• Facilitategroup sessionstailored to the diverse needs of individuals in treatment.

• Support clinical teams withcommunity alcohol detoxes including follow-up visits.

• Engage with at-risk clients as part of theReach team focusing onBlood Borne Virus (BBV)testing and treatment referrals.

• Distribute and providetraining on Naloxoneto service users to support harm reduction.

About you
We are seeking someone who is:

• Motivated with a strong belief in the potential for recovery at any stage.

• Experiencedin supporting people with substance misuse issues ideally with health improvement or detox-related work.

• Skilled incommunicationrisk management and delivering person-centred support.

• Confident facilitating groups and working independently in the community.

• Comfortable with home visits and flexible in their approach to meet client needs.

Help shape better futures in Dorsetone person one recovery journey at a time.

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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.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year we support around 125000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3500 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 its 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 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.

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:

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