.Recovery Worker - South DevonLocation: Templar House, Newton Abbot
Working Hours: 22.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,243 - £28,930Are 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.About the RoleThis isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to .
As a Recovery Worker, you’ll walk alongside people on their recovery 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 DoingSupporting people at every stage of their recovery journeyDelivering harm reduction, interventions, and structured treatmentEncouraging engagement in recovery programmes and goal settingWorking closely with colleagues and partner organisationsChampioning safeguarding, inclusion, and empowermentTo Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:Understanding of substance misuse and recoveryStrong communication and time management skillsAbility to plan your workload and deliver high-quality supportKnowledge of group dynamics and facilitationA 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.
About WaythroughFormed 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 3,500 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, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.What We OfferWe 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 payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our and portals£500 bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and AccessibilityWaythrough 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 ApplyIf you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via Company Website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
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