Apprentice Recovery Coordinator

recoveryfocus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days (32 after year 1)

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance

Sick pay enhancements

Birthday leave

Professional qualification reimburse

GP access and EAP

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Cycle to Work

Blue Light/Card discounts

Will writing service

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an Apprentice Recovery Coordinator to join the Opiates Team at Forward Leeds in Leeds. The role supports individuals with problematic substance use and helps develop tailored recovery plans under supervision.

The apprenticeship includes Level 2 Adult Care qualification, with Maths/English Level 1 if required. A laptop will be provided to assist daily tasks and progression within the role.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuine care for service users.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Team-focused approach to care and support.

Responsibilities

• Support to build skills and knowledge to provide specialist, tailored support.
• Work towards managing a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Complete Level 2 apprenticeship in Adult Care with a local training provider, achieving Level 1 in Maths/English if not already.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Adult Care

Functional Skills Level 1 (Maths & English)

Tools

Laptop

Job description

Apprentice Recovery Coordinator - Opiates Team

Location: Forward Leeds, 3 Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2LB

Working Hours: 37 hours Monday-Friday (including study time)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (15 month apprenticeship)

Salary: £20,875.40 per annum

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.

About the role:

We are currently looking to build our Recovery Co-ordination team, with an exciting opportunity at Forward Leeds. Our team provides support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance use.

As an Apprentice Recovery Coordinator, your duties will include:

• You will be supported to build the skills and knowledge to be able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes.
• You will work towards managing a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
• You will contribute towards reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• You will work towards completing Level 2 apprenticeship in Adult Care with a local training provider. This will include achieving Level 1 in functional skills (Maths & English) if you haven't already.

About you:

You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do. You will be empathic and understanding in nature.

As the role requires you to engage with study you must be willing to undertake a Level 2 apprenticeship in Adult Care with a local training provider. This will include achieving Level 1 in functional skills (Maths & English) if you haven't already.

A basic understanding of IT would be useful too as you will be using a laptop to help you carry out your job.

Waythrough recognises and values the support lived experience can offer individuals, this role encourages applicants who may have personal lived experience of alcohol/substance use and/or experience of accessing recovery services in support of alcohol/substance use/mental health issues. Community service and Volunteering will be taken into account.

What We Offer

• 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.

Closing Date: 2026-09-30