Recovery and Community Activity Coordinator

Double Impact; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Double Impact invites applications for a Recovery and Community Activity Coordinator based in Lincoln. This full-time role supports two linked activity pathways within the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership, coordinating a small team and linking The Link recovery activities with Beacon respite and family wellbeing sessions.

Rooted in peer support and strengths-based practice, the role promotes connection, wellbeing, and positive alternatives to substance-related harm across community activities,

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly schedules, plans, and communication for a small team of Recovery Activity Planners delivering The Link recovery activities.
• Support planners delivering activities such as mutual aid connections (AA, NA, CA, SMART), recovery groups, walking groups, arts and crafts, gardening, and other community-based wellbeing sessions.
• Work in partnership with the Beacon Friends and Family Service to plan and arrange respite and wellbeing activities for families and affected others.
• Organise venues, resources, facilitators, and practical arrangements for both Link recovery activities and Beacon respite sessions.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and feedback to support continuous improvement across both activity pathways.
• Manage and track agreed budgets for recovery and respite activities, working with budget holder(s) to ensure expenditure is controlled, delivers value for money, and is used effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports on activity delivery and outcomes.

Job description

Recovery and Community Activity Coordinator– Full Time – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £29,244 per annum

Location: Lincoln

Role Description

The Recovery and Community Activity Coordinator supports the delivery of two linked but distinct activity pathways within the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership. The role coordinates a small team of Recovery Activity Planners delivering recovery-focused activities for The Link (the housing-related recovery element) and works closely with the Beacon Friends and Family Service to arrange, monitor, and evaluate respite and wellbeing activities for families and affected others. This role is rooted in peer support and strengths-based practice, ensuring both activity streams promote connection, wellbeing, and positive alternatives to substance-related harm.

Key Duties

• Coordinate weekly schedules, plans, and communication for a small team of Recovery Activity Planners delivering The Link recovery activities.
• Support planners delivering activities such as mutual aid connections (AA, NA, CA, SMART), recovery groups, walking groups, arts and crafts, gardening, and other community-based wellbeing sessions.
• Work in partnership with the Beacon Friends and Family Service to plan and arrange respite and wellbeing activities for families and affected others.
• Organise venues, resources, facilitators, and practical arrangements for both Link recovery activities and Beacon respite sessions.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and feedback to support continuous improvement across both activity pathways.
• Manage and track agreed budgets for recovery and respite activities, working with budget holder(s) to ensure expenditure is controlled, delivers value for money, and is used effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports on activity delivery and outcomes.

Double Impact embraces diversity and takes a pro-active approach to equality in services and employment. Registered Charity No. 1139865

Closing date: by 12 noon on 09 October 2026