Average Recovery Worker salary in the UK

Recovery Worker (St George’s Islington)Location: Islington, LondonWorking Hours: 37 hoursContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,648 - £30,140Be part of a community where recovery is realDo you believe everyone deserves the chance to live independently, feel connected, and shape their own future?If you’re passionate about mental health and thrive in supportive, community-focused environments, this could be the role for you.We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join our close-knit team at St George’s in Islington.St George’s is more than just supported accommodation, it’s a community. Residents and staff work together in a shared, respectful environment where everyone has a voice. The service focuses on recovery, rehabilitation and empowering people to manage their mental health and wellbeing, develop life skills and build social networks.About the RoleAs a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people to achieve their goals and maintain their independence. You’ll work closely with residents, colleagues and external partners to deliver person-centred support that promotes recovery and wellbeing.Your responsibilities will include:Supporting residents to develop personalised recovery and support plansHelping people build daily living skills, including managing finances, cooking and maintaining their tenancySupporting access to employment, education, leisure and community opportunitiesWorking collaboratively with GPs, mental health teams, local authorities and partner organisationsContributing to a safe, well-run service, including health and safety checks and monitoring the environmentSupporting medication processes and participating in additional responsibilities with training providedMaintaining accurate case notes and records on our IT systemsWorking as part of a rota, including outreach appointments and multi-agency meetingsYou’ll work on a rota basis, with shifts planned well in advance to support work–life balance. As part of the role, you’ll complete one sleep-in shift per week (10pm–8am) and participate in the wider rota of the 24-hour service.What we’re looking forYou’ll already have experience in mental health, health and social care, or related fields (including drug and alcohol services). We’re looking for someone who is:Compassionate, empathetic and committed to recovery-focused supportConfident working both independently and as part of a teamFlexible, resilient and able to work under pressureSkilled at building relationships and communicating with people from all backgroundsPassionate about reducing stigma and promoting inclusionOrganised, proactive and comfortable taking on additional responsibilitiesEssential:Experience in mental health, health and social care, or drug and alcohol servicesReady to make an impact?If you’re ready to bring your passion, skills and creativity to a role where you’ll truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and help people lead their own recovery journey.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. What We OfferWe 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 payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibilityWaythrough 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.

Your new companyYour new organisation's mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Their aim is to work together to challenge stigma and oppression, by creating a respectful environment.Main Purpose of the Role Support service users from entry into the service through their treatment and recovery journey.Deliver high-quality care to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm.Promote involvement of carers, service users, and the community.Provide advocacy for access to partnership services. Core Duties Assessment & Planning Conduct screening, triage, and risk assessments.Develop recovery plans tailored to individual needs.Assess suitability for group work and onwards referrals. Interventions Deliver psychosocial interventions (e.g., CBT-based approaches).Provide harm minimisation and brief interventions.Facilitate 1-to-1 key work sessions, group work, and structured programs. Recovery Support Help individuals build recovery resources and access peer/mutual aid groups.Support social reintegration and resilience building.Promote recovery communities and links with local support networks. Collaboration Work with prescribing clinicians to support substitute prescribing regimes.Liaise with multi-agency partners (healthcare, housing, probation, etc.).Advocate for service users to access wider health and social care services. Safeguarding & Compliance Ensure confidentiality and consent protocols are followed.Adhere to safeguarding practices for children and vulnerable adults.Maintain accurate records and reporting. What you'll need to succeed Must have worked for a substance misuse service beforeWhat you'll get in returnFull-time hoursCompetitive pay What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation.Your new role To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users with alcohol addiction with significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes.Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery. You will work with other programme facilitators and professionals within your project to design and deliver groups/pods, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate issues for your service users.To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning.To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to all clients' policies and safeguarding principles.Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education, including delivery programme, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood-borne virus intervention, overdose prevention, including naloxone programmes. What you'll need to succeed Must have experience working with complex clients that have substance misuse addictions.Must be available within a week's noticeMust Have a Hays DBS or an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - Please note that Hays will process a new Enhanced DBS should you require one. What you'll get in return Weekly competitive payTo work for a leading charity What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your about Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk