Recovery Coordinator - Substance Use Support

Belmont Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Recovery Coordinator to manage a caseload of clients affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You will be responsible for creating recovery plans, delivering interventions, and collaborating with clinical teams. Ideal candidates should have experience in drug and alcohol services and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' recovery journeys.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to make a difference in recovery journeys

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within drug and alcohol services.
• Strong understanding of opiate and non-opiate treatment models and harm reduction principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS required (must be in place or willing to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with opiate and non-opiate dependencies.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and create person-centred recovery plans.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions to support behaviour change.
• Promote harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Work closely with clinical and psychosocial teams.
• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Experience in drug and alcohol services

Understanding of treatment models

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage caseloads

Job description

A respected charity organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Recovery Coordinator to manage a caseload of clients affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You will be responsible for creating recovery plans, delivering interventions, and collaborating with clinical teams. Ideal candidates should have experience in drug and alcohol services and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' recovery journeys.