Recovery Worker

Torbay Alliance - Shrubland Housemid

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Recovery Worker Location: Based in Torbay (TRI) – Shrublands House, 8 Morgan Avenue, Torbay, TQ2 5RSHours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri,

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Growth in Action (GIA) is an alliance between:

Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) – Drug and alcohol service

Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) – Domestic abuse service

Leonard Stocks Centre (LSC) – Homelessness hostel

Influenced by current, past and future service users

Those who are passionate about making a positive impact in Torbay

• Current systems are difficult to navigate

• Too many people involved in someone’s care/road to recovery

• Many different referrals

• Reduce stigma

• Services are currently designed by the wrong people

• People having to tell their story multiple times

• To make us future proof and more cost effective with reduced government funds

• Services across the alliance working together

• Everything coproduced

• No wrong door approach

• Tell your story once

• Continuity of recovery worker

• People before processes

• Being inclusive and diverse

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of support and recovery in your community.

We welcome applications from individuals you are passionate about working with partners, embedding new processes and supporting the growth of the recovery services in the area.

For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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.

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 Offer

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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

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:

2026-11-13