Support Worker (Torbay) at Recovery Focus

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

28930.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Support Work, Substance Misuse Recovery, Criminal Justice System, Trauma Informed Support, Person-Centred Support, Collaborative Working, Multidisciplinary Teams, Client Outcomes, Compassion, Motivation, Positive Life Changes, Health Improvement, Re-Offending Reduction, Long-Term Recovery, Community Support, Service Delivery

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

. Support Worker Location: Based in Torbay (TRI) – Shrublands House, 8 Morgan Avenue, Torbay, TQ2 5RS Working hours: Full Time (37 Hours a week) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Contract: Fixed term (12 month contract) Salary: £24,243 - £28,930 This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) and Growth In Action Structure (GIA). You will be working as part of our friendly team at the intersection of substance misuse recovery and the criminal justice system. You’ll play a vital role in helping individuals move forward, making positive life changes that improve health, reduce re-offending, and support long-term recovery. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Support Worker in Torbay. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a bold new direction in service delivery? This role will be an integral part of the service as we move toward a more integrated, dynamic approach. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver Trauma Informed and Person-Centred support working towards positive client outcomes and ensure the highest standards of collaborative working within Torbay. You’ll work with people referred by prisons, courts, police custody, probation, and other agencies – many of whom have offending behaviour linked to substance misuse. This is a hands-on, varied role, with full training and support provided. Who are we? 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 Why do it differently? • 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 What are we working towards? • 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. If you would like to know more about the service or role please contact For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. About Waythrough Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives. Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose. 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. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk. How to Apply If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via Company Website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 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 https://peoplekind.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/ 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 www.aquarius.org.uk

Responsibilities

The Support Worker will assist individuals in making positive life changes related to substance misuse recovery and criminal justice. This includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide trauma-informed and person-centred support.