Recovery Coordinator

Humankind; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Leeds is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to support individuals in recovery from substance misuse, specifically heroin addiction. The role involves managing treatment plans and facilitating client progression through various treatment stages. Applicants should have relevant experience in substance misuse, mental health, or criminal justice. Enjoy benefits like 27 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional wellbeing initiatives while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse, mental health or criminal justice.
• Exceptional understanding of brief interventions and therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to manage and support clients within treatment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with ongoing recovery plans.
• Facilitate clients' progression into structured treatment.
• Support clients from assessment to recovery and aftercare.

Skills

Experience working in substance misuse

Ability to implement interventions

Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions

Job description

Recovery Coordinator – Forward Leeds

Location: Irford House, Leeds, LS14 6PA

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,110 – £32,090 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

About the Role

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator to join our Forward Leeds Active Recovery team supporting people whose primary substance is heroin.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
• Support clients in various treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• Experience working in substance misuse, mental health or criminal justice.
• Exceptional understanding and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.
• Experience in delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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
• 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email [e-mail].

How to Apply

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We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.