Recovery Coordinator

Waythrough; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly"

Birthday leave and extra days option

24/7 online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting a Recovery Co-ordinator for the North Cumbria RSC Team in Carlisle & Penrith. You will support individuals to achieve lasting change through person-centred recovery planning and proactive engagement across services.

The role focuses on tailored interventions, collaboration with partners, and pathways to sustained recovery, within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience with evidence-based interventions and delivering therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and develop tailored recovery plans.
• Support individuals through engagement to sustained recovery.
• Deliver interventions to reduce substance-related harm to individuals and communities.
• Collaborate with partners to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Skills

MI (Motivational Interviewing)

PSIs

CBT

ITEP

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Coordinator - Recovery Steps Cumbria - Carlisle & Penrith

Location: 1st Floor, Stocklund House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8SY

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 09:00 - 17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £(phone number removed)- £34240

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

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our North Cumbria RSC Team as a Recovery Co-ordinator—a rewarding and impactful role where you’ll support individuals to achieve lasting change.

Recovery Co-ordination is a varied and meaningful position, where you’ll work closely with individuals at different stages of their recovery journey. From initial engagement through to sustained recovery, you’ll provide person-centred support that empowers people to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage a caseload, developing, implementing and reviewing tailored recovery and treatment plans
• Support and motivate individuals to progress from engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery
• Deliver interventions that reduce substance-related harm to individuals, families and the wider community
• Work collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes

About You

You are passionate about making a difference, with a strong commitment to fairness, inclusion and providing opportunities for all.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards this in post. You’ll bring a solid understanding of evidence-based interventions, including brief interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and ITEP.

You will also have experience delivering both one-to-one and group-based therapeutic interventions, with the ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage and sustain change.

Who will you be working with

You’ll be part of our North Cumbria RSC Team—a supportive, multi-disciplinary team made up of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

The team includes Recovery Co-ordinators, independent prescribers, group workers, outreach workers, Individual Placement Specialists and dedicated volunteers. Together, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment and delivering high-quality support that promotes recovery within our local community.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Abbie Dent, Lead Practitioner on (phone number removed).

What We Offer

• 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
• 24/7 online GP access
• 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

Professional Fee Reimbursement For Relevant Qualifications

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 contact our recruitment team