Recovery Coordinator

Codurhamrecovery; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity based in Peterlee is looking for a Recovery Coordinator to deliver recovery pathways and support services for individuals facing substance misuse challenges. The role involves engaging with clients to provide evidence-based psychosocial interventions and managing a caseload. Candidates should have knowledge of harm reduction approaches and experience in recovery planning. A competitive salary of £25,110-£32,090 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Recognition and long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse field and recovery planning.
• Ability to engage clients and ensure their feedback is valued.
• Knowledge of integrated recovery pathways and psychosocial interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery academy pathways and interventions.
• Promote a positive therapeutic environment for client engagement.
• Manage caseload and liaise with multi-agency teams for client support.

Skills

Knowledge of harm reduction approaches

Understanding of brief interventions (MI, PSIs, CBT)

Assessment and recovery planning

Job description

Recovery Coordinator page is loaded## Recovery Coordinatorlocations: County Durham Drug & Alcohol - Peterlee Health Centretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR010915.**Recovery Coordinator - County Durham Drug and Alcohol****Location: Peterlee Health Centre, Bede Way, SR 81AD** **Working Hours:** **Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Contract Type: Permanent****Salary:£25,110-£32,090****Make a real difference in your community**Join **Waythrough**, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.**About the Role**We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as a RAD Recovery Coordinator to be based in Peterlee Health Care Centre. The RAD is a 12-week structured programme for clients who are abstinent. The County Durham service has recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults, children, young people and families across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities.**What You’ll Do*** To deliver recovery academy pathways and interventions within the service, ensuring provision is integrated and effective* To promote a positive, inclusive and therapeutic environment within RAD programme delivery, ensuring client engagement, participation and feedback is prioritised across all delivery elements* To deliver an evidence based comprehensive psychosocial programme alongside a range of activities that support the 5 Ways to Wellbeing* Manage a service user caseload, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others as appropriate**To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:*** Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post)* Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP* Carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plansTo view the full Job description please click this**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.We’re in the process of integrating systems and processes across our newly merged organisation. That means some roles may still be branded ‘Humankind’ or appear on our partners’ job sites (such as Richmond Fellowship or Aquarius). This is a temporary step while we complete our transition. 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.**What We Offer**We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:* 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.If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email **[e-mail]**.**How to Apply**If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click **‘Apply via Company Website’** to view the full job description and submit your application.*Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.***Waythrough** launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Humankind job site**Aquarius**Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers.Find out more at