About the Role
As a Recovery Coordinator, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver collaborative recovery planning and case management for individuals experiencing drug and alcohol misuse. You will support people across all stages of their recovery journey—from initial triage, assessment and engagement through to structured treatment and sustained recovery—ensuring care is person-centred, strengths-based and focused on reducing harm and improving wellbeing.
You will lead effective case management for a defined caseload, facilitating access to treatment, community resources and psychosocial interventions that build recovery capital and promote positive outcomes for individuals, families and the wider community.
About You
You are a compassionate and organised professional with experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use in a health, social care or community setting. You can carry out assessments, develop recovery and risk management plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions while building positive, trusting relationships.
With a strong understanding of safeguarding, harm reduction and partnership working, you manage a varied caseload, maintain accurate records and remain committed to person-centred support that promotes sustained recovery and wellbeing.
What You’ll Do
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and the multidisciplinary team to complete shared assessments, key working and interventions that support progression from engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery.
- Manage a defined caseload, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and risk management plans in partnership with colleagues, families and significant others where appropriate.
- Facilitate access to treatment pathways, psychosocial interventions, community resources and peer support to strengthen recovery, social inclusion and harm reduction.
- Deliver evidence-based one-to-one and group interventions, maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and meetings, and work in line with safeguarding, clinical governance and organisational policies.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need
- Knowledge of harm-reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse and recovery-focused models of care.
- Understanding of, and ability to deliver, evidence-based interventions such as brief interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and ITEP.
- Experience in assessment, recovery planning and the development of effective risk management and safeguarding plans.
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Apply now and showcase your skills and experience