Recovery Coordinator - (Opiates Team)

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Free will writing

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to support adults in treatment for opiate use at the Armley Court site in Leeds. You will manage your own caseload within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care and building meaningful therapeutic relationships.

Based at Armly Court, you’ll work with partners to coordinate care, promote recovery, and help clients access healthcare, housing and employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload within health, social care or substance use services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults receiving treatment for opiate use, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery plans.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments, tailoring interventions to individual needs and goals.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships that encourage engagement, reduce harm and promote sustained recovery.
• Work collaboratively with prescribing clinicians and partner agencies to coordinate care and provide integrated support.
• Help people access healthcare, housing, employment, family support and community resources to strengthen their recovery.
• Maintain accurate records of recovery plans, safeguarding, risk management and clinical interventions using SystmOne.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent working

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator - (Opiates Team)

locations: Forward Leeds - Armley Court

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted Yesterday

job requisition id: JR013875

Location: Forward Leeds, Armley Court, Leeds, LS14 6PA

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)

Salary: £25,877.80 to £34,240.03 per annum pro rata

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

About the Role

We're looking for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Kirkgate Active Team, supporting adults receiving treatment for opiate use.

This is an opportunity to work with people throughout their recovery journey, building meaningful therapeutic relationships and helping individuals achieve lasting, positive change.

Based at our Armly Court site, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality treatment and recovery support to people with complex needs. You'll manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and partner agencies to provide coordinated, person-centred care.

Every day brings new challenges, rewarding conversations and the opportunity to help people move towards healthier, safer and more independent lives.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of adults receiving treatment for opiate use, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery plans.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments, tailoring interventions to individual needs and goals.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships that encourage engagement, reduce harm and promote sustained recovery.
• Work collaboratively with prescribing clinicians and partner agencies to coordinate care and provide integrated support.
• Help people access healthcare, housing, employment, family support and community resources to strengthen their recovery.
• Maintain accurate records of recovery plans, safeguarding, risk management and clinical interventions using SystmOne.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and passionate about supporting people to achieve meaningful change.

You'll ideally have experience managing a caseload within health, social care or substance use services, alongside knowledge or experience of supporting people affected by alcohol and/or drug use, particularly opiate dependence.

You'll also bring strong communication and relationship-building skills, experience supporting people with complex needs and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. A relevant Health and Social Care qualification, or equivalent experience, would also be beneficial

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 GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• 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

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

Closing Date: 2026-10-12