Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Focus; Wallsend; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme (4.5% employer)

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & well-being initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator in North Tyneside to deliver person-centred recovery planning and case management across all stages of the journey. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with substance misuse, housing, and related needs, promoting long-term recovery and independence.

The role involves liaising with services, conducting assessments, and delivering both individual and group interventions.

Qualifikationen

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this
• Experience delivering one-to-one or group interventions
• Understanding of recovery-focused and harm reduction approaches
• Strong communication and partnership working skills
• Experience managing risk, safeguarding and complex caseloads
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

Aufgaben

• Manage and coordinate a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions
• Carry out triage, screening and comprehensive assessments
• Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions
• Complete risk assessments, safeguarding plans and case management documentation
• Support service users to access treatment, recovery and community resources
• Deliver harm reduction interventions and promote recovery-focused outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using online case management systems
• Support prison in-reach and positive community reintegration where required
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Waythrough’s values of kindness, courage and respect

Kenntnisse

Interventions (one-to-one/group)

Risk management

Partnership working

IT skills

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Recovery Coordinator - North Tyneside Recovery Partnership

Location: Station Road, North Tyneside, NE28 8JR

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

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with one flexible early finish per week and occasional Wednesday evening work depending on service needs)

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

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team, working collaboratively to support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse. In this role, you will deliver person-centred recovery planning and case management across all stages of the recovery journey. You will engage with service users from initial assessment and early engagement through to sustained recovery, ensuring holistic, tailored support that promotes long-term positive outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build strong, trusting relationships, empower individuals to set and achieve their goals, and support them in overcoming barriers to recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals regain independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve lasting recovery within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions
• Carry out triage, screening and comprehensive assessments
• Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions
• Complete risk assessments, safeguarding plans and case management documentation
• Support service users to access treatment, recovery and community resources
• Deliver harm reduction interventions and promote recovery-focused outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using online case management systems
• Support prison in-reach and positive community reintegration where required
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Waythrough’s values of kindness, courage and respect

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care or related sectors. Transferable skills and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this
• Experience delivering one-to-one or group interventions
• An understanding of recovery-focused and harm reduction approaches
• Strong communication and partnership working skills
• Experience managing risk, safeguarding and complex caseloads
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

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

Closing Date: 2026-11-16

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. 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 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.