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Families First Recovery Worker

Devon£29,000 per yearFull-timeClosing 22nd September 2026
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About the role

Families First Recovery Worker (Devon)

locations
Exeter and East Locality
North and Mid locality
South and West Locality
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR013706

Families First – Recovery Worker

We are looking for 3 Recovery Workers. One to be based at each Barnstaple, Totnes and Exeter.Working Hours: 37Contract Type: PermanentSalary:  £25,110 - £32,090 (please note the starting salary for this position is £29,000)

We are looking for three motivated and compassionate Recovery Workers to join our Drug and Alcohol Service as part of the Family Safeguarding Approach. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary model that supports families where substance misuse may impact parenting, family stability, and the safety of children.

As a Recovery Worker, you will provide specialist support to parents and carers affected by drug and alcohol use, helping them to engage in treatment, build recovery goals, and make positive changes that benefit both themselves and their families. Working closely with social workers, domestic abuse specialists, mental health practitioners, and other partner agencies, you will play a vital role in delivering coordinated, family-focused interventions.

The role involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing tailored recovery plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support individuals to reduce harm, sustain recovery, and strengthen parenting capacity. You will also support families to access wider services and resources that promote wellbeing and long-term stability.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve meaningful change, values collaborative working, and is committed to delivering person-centred, strengths-based support within a safeguarding environment.

Please see the full job description and person specification here.

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What We Offer

  • 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 GoandAspirationsportals

  • £500

    Recommend a Friendbonus

  • 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 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-09-22