Alcohol Specialist Recovery Coordinator

Job Details: Alcohol Specialist Recovery Coordinator

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 ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Location: County Durham
Postal Code: SR8 4NU

Interview Date: 30 May 2025

About the role...
We are excited to offer a role for an Alcohol Specialist Recovery Coordinator, to join our Horden team. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:

1. Manage a caseload of alcohol clients by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
2. Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
3. Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.
4. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
5. Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.

Hours are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (37 hours a week). However you will be required to work one Saturday morning 09.00-12.00 in every 3-month period.

About you...

1. Some experience working with vulnerable adults.
2. A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough.
3. Experience of working/volunteering with adults at risk related to drug/alcohol use.
4. Passionate towards helping others.
5. Strong communication skills.
6. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
7. A driving licence is preferred however is not essential.

As an Alcohol Specialist Recovery Coordinator, you will provide 1:1 support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, including groups, to ensure that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position.

What can Waythrough offer you...

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk

Salary Range: 24,020-30,790
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date: 20 May 2025

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