Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator – Recovery Steps Cumbria

Location: 92-96 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1RD
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Coordinator to join our dedicated Recovery Steps Cumbria team based in South Cumbria.

This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with individuals affected by drug and alcohol use, supporting them throughout their recovery journey. You will manage a caseload of service users, delivering person-centred support and interventions that empower individuals to make positive and sustainable changes to their lives.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing a caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Conducting assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding plans to support effective case management.
• Facilitating and promoting individuals' progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Delivering one-to-one and group-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Reducing substance-related harm to individuals, families and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Supporting service users to access treatment, community resources and recovery-focused opportunities.

About You

You will have a passion for making a difference, with fairness, compassion and respect at the heart of everything you do.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards this qualification whilst in post.

You will also have:

• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, delivering interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and ITEP-informed approaches.
• Experience delivering both one-to-one and group therapeutic interventions.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with service users, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice and a commitment to supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

To view the full job description and person specification, 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:

2026-08-11