Recovery Coordinator
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Recoveryfocus · North Tyneside Recovery Partnership - Wallsend Customer First CentrePrepare for this interview
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About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team, working collaboratively to support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse. In this role, you will deliver person-centred recovery planning and case management across all stages of the recovery journey. You will engage with service users from initial assessment and early engagement through to sustained recovery, ensuring holistic, tailored support that promotes long-term positive outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build strong, trusting relationships, empower individuals to set and achieve their goals, and support them in overcoming barriers to recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals regain independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve lasting recovery within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions
- Carry out triage, screening and comprehensive assessments
- Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions
- Complete risk assessments, safeguarding plans and case management documentation
- Support service users to access treatment, recovery and community resources
- Deliver harm reduction interventions and promote recovery-focused outcomes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using online case management systems
- Support prison in-reach and positive community reintegration where required
- Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Waythrough's values of kindness, courage and respect
- About You
- We welcome applications from candidates with experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care or related sectors. Transferable skills and a willingness to learn are highly valued.
- You will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this
- Experience delivering one-to-one or group interventions
- An understanding of recovery-focused and harm reduction approaches
- Strong communication and partnership working skills
- Experience managing risk, safeguarding and complex caseloads
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable
Benefits
Additional Information
Recovery Coordinator - North Tyneside Recovery Partnership Location: Station Road, North Tyneside, NE28 8JR Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (with one flexible early finish per week and occasional Wednesday evening work depending on service needs) Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 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. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
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