Recovery Co-Ordinator

Waythrough; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health and social support charity in England seeks two Recovery Coordinators to provide peer support and manage caseloads for individuals facing substance use challenges. Candidates should possess complex substance use knowledge and the ability to navigate challenging client groups. This full-time role involves working closely with service users and partner agencies to facilitate access to treatment and develop psychosocial interventions. Evening and weekend work may be required, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Professional fee reimbursement

Recognition awards

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing substance use challenges preferred.
• Ability to provide peer support and manage client caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a service user caseload and implement ongoing recovery plans.
• Facilitate access to treatment and community resources for service users.
• Develop and deliver quality psychosocial interventions.

Skills

Complex substance use knowledge

Ability to navigate challenging client groups

Job description

Recovery Coordinator X2 HRS

Location : 590 Seven Sisters Road London N15 6HR

Working Hours : 37 hours per week. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : 28690 - 34730

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 125000 people through nearly 200 services and it’s all made possible by our 3500 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.

HRS is currently recruiting for 2 Recovery Coordinator (Full‑Time) to join our dedicated team supporting individuals affected by alcohol misuse.

What we do…

HRS offers support to residents of Haringey who are at any stage of their substance use recovery. Our mission is to enable others to find the support they need within their local community. We help them to access support services and to build a community of support as they work towards achieving their goals. Our mission is to support people in reducing their drinking, minimising risks and raising awareness about alcohol dependence.

About the role…

As a member of the multi‑disciplinary team you will be running a variety of peer support groups as well as working with service users one‑on‑one in order to build their recovery capital and achieve their recovery goals. We aim to help people to build and sustain long‑term recovery from addiction and encourage self‑efficacy believing that everyone is an expert in themselves; they often need a helping hand on their journey.

We are seeking positive and motivated individuals who have the ability to navigate a fast‑paced and challenging client group with a variety of complex substance use knowledge. It is not essential but preferred and we encourage applications from those with transferrable skills and experience.

Evening and weekend work may be required which will be rota based depending on service delivery.

You will be expected to…

• Manage a service user caseload devising, implementing and reviewing on‑going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team including family members and significant others as appropriate.
• Carry out triage / screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users.
• 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.
• Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital supporting service users and their families within their local community.
• Develop and deliver quality programs and packages of work / psychosocial interventions that meet local need across both group work and one to one formats.

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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 email our recruitment team: