Recovery Coordinator

Forward Leeds; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance misuse challenges as a Recovery Coordinator in London. In this full-time role, you will manage cases and deliver tailored interventions, helping service users progress toward their recovery goals while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Free training courses

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Wellbeing offers for workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in recovery coordination for substance misuse patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively with social care professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult service users in a recovery setting.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with individual recovery plans.
• Co-produce and review recovery and treatment plans.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Harm Minimisation

Person-Centred Care

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

X2 Recovery Coordinator - Full Time, Ongoing Fixed term contract until April 2026
Located: PCRS Lewisham, Forrest Hill,55 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
Working Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week.


The successful applicants will manage a caseload of adult service users in a mix GPSC (GP Shared Care) and Primary Care Recovery service setting i.e..: working at GP surgeries as well as at our main office in Lewisham, delivering evidence-based interventions in line with individual recovery plans. This may include liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the team as well as family members and significant others as appropriate.

As a Recovery Coordinator, you will deliver Substance Misuse specific knowledge, interventions and support, harm minimisation, and help set personalised recovery plan goals to support the service user achieve their goals in a safe and supportive way.

• You will also collaborate closely with key partners like GPs and other social care professionals to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
• Recovery Co-ordination is a diverse and rewarding role, Key Duties include:
• Manage an adult caseload of OST (Opiate Substitute Treatment), alcohol, non-opiate, and alcohol and non-opiate service users, delivering person centred care.
• Co-produce and review recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce alcohol/drug-related harm to individuals.
• Work with service users towards detoxes both community and in patient as well as rehabilitation centres.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.

For full person specification and job details, please click here.

Please note the salary banding indicates the full earning potential for this position.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk folder.

Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ 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 for 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]

Salary Period

Vacancy Salary Range

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? No

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 15 Jul 2025

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