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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Recovery Coordinator to join our team.

The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Connect, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance misuse and additional complex needs. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.

As a Women's Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance misuse and multiple complex needs. You'll manage a caseload of 25 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals.

• Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, and employment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.
• Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi‑agency working.
• Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.

• At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding; the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check.

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and the position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.