Recovery Coach

recoveryfocus

Berwick-upon-Tweed

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave rising to 32

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recommends a Friend bonus £500

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Recovery Coach for the Northumberland Recovery Partnership, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The role supports people across recovery journeys, delivering recovery planning, case management and psychosocial interventions.

You will deliver structured group work and one-to-one sessions, help individuals engage with treatment and community resources, and collaborate with partner agencies within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this in post.
Experience delivering one-to-one and group interventions and understanding recovery planning.
Ability to work independently with lone working and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload and develop recovery plans.
Carry out triage, screening and assessments.
Complete risk assessments and safeguarding plans.
Work with colleagues, families, partner agencies and other professionals.
Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions.
Develop and deliver structured recovery groups.
Use motivational interviewing and CBT to promote engagement.
Support access to treatment and community resources.
Provide harm reduction interventions and maintain records.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

CBT tools

Case management

Risk assessment

Harm reduction

Group work delivery

Independent working

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Recovery Coach - Northumberland Recovery Partnership

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

Hours: 15 hours per week, to be worked over 2 or 3 days

Contract: Permanent

Location: 15 Wallace Green, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1EB

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 looking for a Recovery Coach to join our team, supporting people across all stages of their recovery journey. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with individuals, colleagues and partner agencies to provide effective recovery planning, case management and interventions.

A key part of this role will be developing and delivering structured group work and psychosocial interventions, alongside one-to-one support. You will help individuals engage with treatment, build confidence, reduce substance-related harm and develop the skills and resilience needed to move towards sustained recovery.

You will be based in Blyth, with work also taking place in Ashington and potentially other locations within the service, so flexibility is important. The role also involves a significant level of lone working, while maintaining strong working relationships with the wider multidisciplinary team.

What you'll be doing

Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing individual recovery plans.
Carry out triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
Complete risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, partner agencies and other professionals to support positive outcomes.
Deliver effective one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
Develop and deliver structured recovery groups that respond to the needs of the people we support.
Use approaches such as motivational interviewing, CBT, ITEP and MET to promote engagement and progression.
Support access to treatment, community resources and wider recovery opportunities.
Provide harm reduction interventions and support around drug and alcohol-related harm.
Maintain accurate case records and provide reports and information when required.
Promote visible recovery and encourage positive peer support opportunities.
Work flexibly across operational sites to support effective service delivery.
Build relationships within the local community and help promote the activities and opportunities available through the service.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve positive change and who can build effective, professional relationships with the people we support.

You will ideally have experience of delivering one-to-one and group therapeutic interventions, alongside an understanding of recovery planning, assessment and risk management. An understanding of motivational interviewing and structured psychosocial interventions is also important.

You will need to be confident working independently, as lone working is a significant part of the role, while also being able to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this in post, is essential. Relevant experience and transferable skills will also be considered.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: