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Recovery Navigator

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS
25,877.8 per year
Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG
Full-time
11th August 2026
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Recovery Navigator

locations
Likewise - Portland House
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
JR013193

Recovery Navigator - Likewise

Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a late night on a Thursday 11am-7pm (on a rota basis)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum

Please note that the close date is subject to change depending on the number of applications received.

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the role:

As a Recovery Navigator, you'll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, join us in this impactful position. In 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 you’ll 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.

About you:

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 with one or more of 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.

To view the full job and person specification, please click here.

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:

2026-08-11

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