Sessional Recovery Coordinator – New Vision Bradford
Location: Unity Building, Bradford, BD1 3DN
Working Hours: 0 hour contract (Bank Worker)
Salary: £13.44 - £16.67 per hour
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
New Vision Bradford is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provide a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community.
We are looking to appoint Sessional Recovery Coordinators on a fixed term basis, under the New Vision Bradford umbrella to work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of the individuals’ recovery journey, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.
What You’ll Do
1. Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol
2. Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
3. Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
4. Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
5. Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
6. Scripting.
7. Support the evening clinics.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
8. Experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs.
9. A driving licence and having access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential.
Please note that this is a rolling advert, seeking multiple positions.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
10. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
11. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
12. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
13. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
14. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
15. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
16. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
17. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
18. £500 bonus
19. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
20. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
21. 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:
Closing Date:
2026-04-19