Recovery Coordinator

Forward Leeds; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recovery support agency in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a Recovery Coordinator. The role involves managing recovery plans for individuals, delivering therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. We seek a candidate with a genuine passion for making a difference and a willingness to obtain relevant qualifications. This position offers generous annual leave, training opportunities, and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Employee Assist Programme

Work-life balance policies

Wellbeing offers for workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in interventions such as brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, or ITEP.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.
• Ability to manage caseloads and develop recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload and developing recovery plans.
• Supporting individuals from engagement through to self-sustained recovery.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve health outcomes.

Skills

Passion for making a difference

Experience delivering therapeutic interventions

Confidence in one-to-one and group settings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Recovery Coordinator

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Recovery Coordinator – an exciting opportunity to join our South Cumbria RSC Team. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will play a vital part in helping people move forward in their recovery journey.

About the role

You will be part of our multi-disciplinary South Cumbria RSC Team which includes Recovery Coordinators, Positive Change Workers, Prescribers, Outreach Workers, Individual Placement Specialists, and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, passionate about promoting recovery for those we work with and making a positive difference in our local community.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rachel Armstrong, Service Manager at [e-mail] or call 01900 512300.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload and developing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Supporting individuals from first engagement through structured treatment to self‑sustained recovery.
• Reducing substance‑related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for making a difference and believes in fair chances for all.
• Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Has experience delivering interventions such as brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, or ITEP.
• Is confident delivering one‑to‑one and group therapeutic interventions.

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you…

🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year’s service) 📅 Annual leave purchase scheme 💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension 👪 Death in service benefit ✍️ Free Will writing 👓 Eyecare vouchers 🛍️ Blue light card discount 💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 🏠 Work‑life balance – flexible working and family friendly policies 🏃♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce 🤝 Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position.