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
As a Group Worker, you will play an integral role in supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse across all stages of their recovery journey. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver collaborative recovery planning, structured group work and evidence-based interventions that support engagement, reduce harm and promote long-term, self-sustained recovery. The role combines direct delivery with partnership working, professional development and a strong focus on quality and outcomes.
You will:
- Provide recovery planning and case management, supporting individuals from initial assessment and engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery
- Design, develop and deliver innovative, structured recovery groups that promote progression, motivation and personal responsibility
- Deliver medium to high-intensity psychosocial interventions in group settings, including Motivational Interviewing, ITEP, CBT-SBNT and MET
- Contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of individual recovery plans, including risk assessment where required
- Proactively identify and engage service users suitable for group work using information systems and collaborative discussions with colleagues
- Work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams, families and external agencies to support holistic, recovery-focused outcomes
- Participate in training, supervision, monitoring and evaluation to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery
About You
You are a committed and compassionate professional with a strong interest in recovery-focused practice and group-based interventions. You bring an understanding of substance misuse and harm reduction approaches, alongside the ability to build positive, therapeutic relationships and work collaboratively within a team. You are organised, reflective and motivated to continually develop your skills in line with best practice.
You will bring:
- A relevant professional qualification (or willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care)
- Experience or knowledge of substance misuse service delivery and recovery planning models
- A good understanding of harm reduction approaches and recovery-oriented practice
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, designing and delivering structured group work interventions
- Knowledge of psychosocial approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, ITEP, CBT-SBNT and MET
- Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to motivate and support individuals in group settings
- A values-led approach, demonstrating honesty, commitment and creativity in your work
To view the full job description and person specification, please click 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
