Recovery Coordinator

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. 

About the Role

We're looking for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Kirkgate Active Team, supporting adults receiving treatment for opiate use.

This is an opportunity to work with people throughout their recovery journey, building meaningful therapeutic relationships and helping individuals achieve lasting, positive change.

Based at our Armly Court site, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality treatment and recovery support to people with complex needs. You’ll manage your own caseload while working closely with colleagues and partner agencies to provide coordinated, person-centred care.

Every day brings new challenges, rewarding conversations and the opportunity to help people move towards healthier, safer and more independent lives.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of adults receiving treatment for opiate use, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery plans.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments, tailoring interventions to individual needs and goals.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships that encourage engagement, reduce harm and promote sustained recovery.
• Work collaboratively with prescribing clinicians and partner agencies to coordinate care and provide integrated support.
• Help people access healthcare, housing, employment, family support and community resources to strengthen their recovery.
• Maintain accurate records of recovery plans, safeguarding, risk management and clinical interventions using SystmOne.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and passionate about supporting people to achieve meaningful change.

You'll ideally have experience managing a caseload within health, social care or substance use services, alongside knowledge or experience of supporting people affected by alcohol and/or drug use, particularly opiate dependence.

You'll also bring strong communication and relationship-building skills, experience supporting people with complex needs and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. A relevant Health and Social Care qualification, or equivalent experience, would also be beneficial

To see the full job description please click here.

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. 

 

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: [email protected] 

Closing Date:

2026-10-12