Prison Based Recovery Coordinator

Belmont Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Recovery Coordinator to join a team in a Category C Prison in County Durham. The role involves managing a caseload of individuals engaged in drug and alcohol treatment, completing assessments, and delivering interventions. Candidates should have experience in substance misuse settings, knowledge of recovery models, and excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly rate of £20-£21 offered depending on experience, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in substance misuse and/or criminal justice settings is essential.
• Strong knowledge of recovery models and harm reduction approaches.
• Confident in delivering structured interventions and managing complex needs.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Prison clearance or willingness to undergo vetting.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of service users engaged in drug and alcohol treatment.
• Completing assessments, care plans, and risk management plans.
• Delivering 1:1 and group interventions.
• Supporting continuity of care from custody into the community.
• Working in partnership with healthcare, probation, and wider prison staff.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse

Knowledge of recovery models

Structured intervention delivery

Excellent communication skills

Multi-agency working

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system?

We’re currently seeking an experienced Recovery Coordinator to join a team within a Category C Prison in County Durham on contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support individuals in custody with their journey through substance misuse recovery.

Role

• Managing a caseload of service users engaged in drug and alcohol treatment
• Completing assessments, care plans, and risk management plans
• Delivering 1:1 and group interventions
• Supporting continuity of care from custody into the community
• Working in partnership with healthcare, probation, and wider prison staff

About You

• Previous experience in substance misuse and/or criminal justice settings is essential
• Strong knowledge of recovery models and harm reduction approaches
• Confident in delivering structured interventions and managing complex needs
• Excellent communication and multi‑agency working skills
• Prison clearance (or willingness to undergo vetting)

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rate: £20‑£21 (depending on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Supportive working environment

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