Recovery Worker

Likewisesheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity is looking for a Recovery Worker in Sheffield. In this role, you will manage a caseload while devising recovery and treatment plans for individuals dealing with substance misuse. The ideal candidate should have a relevant background in mental health or criminal justice. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and pension provisions, making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Professional fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support or substance misuse.
• Strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role.
• Ability to manage expectations in an emotionally demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and devise ongoing recovery plans.
• Collaborate with key partners for health outcomes.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals.

Skills

Substance misuse background

Mental health background

Criminal justice background

Case management experience

Education

Relevant degree in Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology

Job description

Recovery Worker page is loaded## Recovery Workerlocations: Likewise - Portland Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR011174**Recovery Worker – Likewise Sheffield****Location:** Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG **Working Hours:** 37 hours per week **Contract Type:** Permanent **Salary:** £25,110 - £32,090 per annum*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, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.**Make a real difference in your community****What You’ll Do** This role will be working with people accessing the service in relation to opiates, alcohol or non opiates use. Key duties will include:* 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**To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:**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.**What We Offer**We 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 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: **[e-mail]**Closing Date:2026-01-05**Waythrough** launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Humankind job site**Aquarius**Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers.Find out more at