Recovery Coordinator

recoveryfocus; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay & family-friendlyPay

Birthday leave & buy up to 5 days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light/Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

New Vision Bradford, a collaboration under Waythrough, delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. This Recovery Coordinator role supports life skills development and rebuilding lives within a safe environment, enabling active community contribution.

You will work with a multi-agency team to implement recovery plans, engage with service users, and promote pathways to self-sustained recovery, while upholding values of dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex needs.
• A driving licence is essential for transporting clients to appointments.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards) in post.
• Understanding of and ability to implement MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage an adult caseload of substance use issues.
• Devising, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively with partners to achieve health and well-being outcomes.
• Scripting.
• Support the evening clinics.

Skills

Experience with alcohol/drug problems

Driving licence

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Understanding of brief interventions

1-2-1 and group interventions

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Coordinator - New Vision Bradford

Location: 11 Temple Street, Keighley, BD21 2AD (no parking on site)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: 6 month fixed term until March 2027 (there is potential of an extension but cannot be guaranteed)

Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum

Please note that interviews will be held as we go, therefore close date is subject to change.

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 and service

New Vision Bradford is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provide a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community.

What You'll Do

• Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol
• Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals' progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
• Scripting.
• Support the evening clinics.

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• Experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs.
• A driving licence is essential for this role, due to the requirement to transport people accessing the service, to appointments. Vehicle not essential as can be provided.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.

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.

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

Closing Date:
2026-09-04