Recovery Coordinator x4 - Recovery Steps Cumbria
Location: 92-96 Duke Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1RD
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110-£32,090
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 the position of Recovery Co-ordinator based within our South Cumbria RSC Team.
Recovery Co-ordination is a diverse and rewarding role, key duties you will undertake are:
1. Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans
2. Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
3. Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community
4. Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals
For full person specification and job details, please visit
About you…
You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do.
You will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post. You will have a fantastic understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP, experience of delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
5. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
6. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
7. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
8. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
9. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
10. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
11. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
12. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
13. £500 bonus
14. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
15. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
16. 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:
2026-01-30