Recovery Coordinator - Opiate Team

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

Job summary

Waythrough is looking for a Recovery Coordinator (Opiate Team) to support individuals on their recovery journey in Leeds. The role focuses on providing harm reduction and structured support initiatives, requiring a strong background in substance misuse and excellent interpersonal skills. You will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring that everyone receives the necessary guidance to reach their recovery goals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Employer pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue light card discounts

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Passionate about a recovery-focused environment with transferable skills.
• Experience managing and prioritising workloads while delivering high standards.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage service users at all stages of their recovery journey.
• Motivate, guide, and empower service users to engage in recovery programs.

Skills

Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Experience with group work dynamics

Job description

Job Details: Recovery Coordinator - Opiate Team

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

We have nearly 200 services across England and employ almost 3,500 staff and volunteers. Annually, our services support approximately 125,000 people.

As we integrate our systems and processes following the merger, some roles may still be branded under 'Humankind'. Our recruitment systems are also in the process of full integration.

Recovery Coordinator (Opiate Team) - Maternity Cover until December 2025

Location: 3 Armley Court, Leeds, LS12 2LB

Working hours: 37 hours Monday-Friday, with an expectation to work until 7pm once per week (time owed back)

About the role

As a Recovery Coordinator, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting and encouraging service users at all stages of their recovery journey. Our services include harm reduction, brief and extended interventions, and structured treatments for those needing focused support.

You will motivate, guide, and empower service users to engage with our recovery programs and achieve their recovery goals.

About you

We seek someone passionate about working in a recovery-focused environment, with transferable skills from similar sectors. You will have:

• Knowledge of substance misuse and recovery
• Experience managing and prioritising your workload, delivering high standards
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Experience with group work, dynamics, and facilitation
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and with various organisations

Full training and support will be provided for all aspects of this role.

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The salary reflects full earning potential; starting salaries allow for progression within the pay band.

Who are we

Waythrough was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our mission is to remove barriers to support, tackling poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance misuse, housing, and related services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by around 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping approximately 125,000 people annually.

Integrating two large organisations takes time, which is why some branding remains under 'Humankind' and recruitment systems are still separate.

Thank you for your patience. For more opportunities, visit the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius sites: https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers.

What Waythrough offers

• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employer pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance, and Support Networks

Equality and Diversity

Waythrough is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For application support, contact [e-mail].