Building Recovery in Communities Coordinator

Waythrough; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension with 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough seeks a Building Recovery in Communities (BRIC) Coordinator to join our Reconnected to Health team at HMP Low Newton. You will support people on their recovery journey by connecting them with peer support, community resources and opportunities beyond custody.

This 12-month maternity cover is part-time (24 hours per week) with flexible hours 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday. You will develop personalised recovery plans, conduct assessments, build partnerships, and promote lived experience

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Experience delivering person-centred interventions.
• Experience with motivational interviewing and recovery-focused approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and develop personalised recovery plans.
• Carry out assessments and risk assessments to support outcomes.
• Build partnerships with community organisations and services.
• Support people leaving custody to reconnect with communities.
• Promote peer support opportunities and lived experience in service design.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Person-centered approaches

Excellent communication

Part-time availability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Addiction Studies / Counselling (Desirable)

Job description

Building Recovery in Communities (BRIC) Coordinator

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Location: HMP Low Newton, Finchale Avenue, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SD

Working Hours: Part Time – 24 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible between Monday - Friday, hours are 08:00-16:30

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 Month Maternity Cover

Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum (pro rata)

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're looking for a passionate and motivated Building Recovery in Communities (BRIC) Coordinator to join our Reconnected to Health team at HMP Low Newton.

This is an exciting opportunity to help people build meaningful, sustainable recovery by connecting them with peer support, community resources and opportunities beyond custody. You'll work alongside individuals throughout their recovery journey, helping them develop confidence, strengthen social networks and access the support they need to live healthier, more independent lives.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and local organisations, you'll champion visible recovery, promote lived experience and help shape services that truly reflect the needs of the people we support.

As a BRIC Coordinator, You Will

• Manage a caseload of individuals, developing and reviewing personalised recovery plans.
• Carry out assessments, risk assessments and recovery planning to support positive outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with community organisations, employment and education providers, mutual aid groups and recovery networks.
• Support people leaving treatment or custody to reconnect with their communities and build lasting recovery.
• Promote and develop peer support opportunities, ensuring people with lived experience play an active role in shaping services.
• Facilitate access to mutual aid groups, SMART Recovery and other recovery-focused activities.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver coordinated, person-centred support.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to safeguarding, risk management and service improvement activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about recovery and committed to helping people achieve lasting positive change.

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Experience delivering person-centred interventions and supporting people with complex needs.
• An understanding of motivational interviewing, psychosocial interventions and recovery-focused approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with service users, colleagues and partner organisations.

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in Addiction Studies, Counselling, Social Work or another therapeutic discipline.
• Experience of recovery planning, safeguarding and risk management.
• Knowledge of local recovery services, community resources and mutual aid groups.
• Experience supporting families, carers or peer-led recovery initiatives.

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 contact our recruitment team