We are currently looking to build our Recovery Navigation teams, with some exciting and newly created opportunities at Barnsley Recovery Steps. Our teams provide support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance use. As a Recovery Navigator, you can expect the following:

• You will be supported to build the skills and knowledge to be able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes. 
• You will manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
• You will contribute towards reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.

• You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. You will be empathic and understanding in nature. 
• A basic understanding of IT would be useful too as you will be using a laptop to help you carry out your job.

Waythrough recognises and values the support lived experience can offer individuals, this role encourages applicants who may have personal lived experience of alcohol/substance use and/or experience of accessing recovery services in support of alcohol/substance use/mental health issues. Community service and Volunteering will be taken into account.

To view the full job description and person specification, please 

The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.

🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.

🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.

🤝🏽Collaborative and supportive work environment.

🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)

📅 Annual leave purchase scheme

💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay

 % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension

👪 Death in service benefit

✍️ Free Will writing

👓 Eyecare vouchers

🛍️ Blue light card discount

💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses

🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies

🏃‍♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce

🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at