Recovery Navigator - Fast Track Team
Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG
Working Hours: Our working hours are Monday Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-17:00 and Thursday 11:00-19:00. Fast Track offer evening appointments every Thursday so availability for this is preferred. The post is for 30 hours per week over 4 days, but we can be flexible with this for the right candidate providing it meets our business need.
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
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the role:
Likewise is a drug and alcohol support service with no judgement. We support adults in a person-centred way to address their substance misuse.
An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, over the counter medication and recreational drugs.
We complete comprehensive assessments to review mental health, physical health and safeguarding risk and deliver psycho-social interventions to support those who access our service to build their recovery capitol.
We work with multi-agency teams such as social care, health and housing.
Key duties:
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:
View the full Recovery Navigator job description here
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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date:
2026-01-27