Recovery Coordinator (Unity)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Bradford is seeking a full-time Recovery Coordinator. The role involves managing an adult caseload and developing recovery plans to support individuals with substance misuse issues. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact the community positively, along with generous benefits including 27 days of leave, training, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Pension contributions

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ full-time experience working with individuals with alcohol and/or drug problems.
• Experience managing a caseload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing an adult caseload with various substance use issues.
• Devising, implementing, and reviewing recovery plans.
• Supporting individuals' progression from engagement to self-sustained recovery.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse

Caseload management

Initiative and proactiveness

Job description

Recovery Co-ordinator

Working hours:

37 hours, Monday-Friday with the requirement to work one late night per week.

Location:

Unity Building, Bradford, BD1 3DN

About the organization:

New Vision Bradford, launched on 1 April 2023, is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6, and Creative Strength. It delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District, providing 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 community.

About the role:

We are seeking a full-time Recovery Coordinator on a permanent basis, based at Unity. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting service users from entry through their treatment and recovery journey. The role involves managing a caseload, developing recovery plans, facilitating progression, and working collaboratively with partners.

Key duties include:

1. Managing an adult caseload with various substance use issues.
2. Devising, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
3. Supporting individuals’ progression from engagement to self-sustained recovery.
4. Reducing substance-related harm.
5. Collaborating with key partners and colleagues.
6. Supporting evening clinics.

About you:

Candidates should have:

• At least 2 years’ full-time experience working with individuals with alcohol and/or drug problems or complex needs.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive.

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Salary and benefits:

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

Who we are:

Waythrough (formerly Humankind), launched in October 2024 after merging with Richmond Fellowship, aims to break down barriers to support, tackling poverty and disadvantage across various support services. We have nearly 200 services across England, supporting around 125,000 people annually.

Our offer:

• A rewarding role with community impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive, collaborative environment.
• Generous leave entitlement (27 days + bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year).
• Additional benefits including pension contributions, sick pay, free will writing, eye care vouchers, discounts, training, flexible working, wellbeing programs, and support networks.

Equal opportunity statement:

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. For application support, contact [e-mail].