Recovery Coordinator - Reconnect to Health - HMP Deerbolt
Location: Bowes Road Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 16:15 (30 min early finish on a Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240
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 are looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Coordinator to join our team, supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse throughout their recovery journey.
As a Recovery Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of service users, delivering person-centred recovery planning, care coordination and ongoing support. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, family members and significant others to help individuals achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
The role involves supporting service users across all stages of recovery, from initial engagement and assessment through to structured treatment and sustained recovery.
What You’ll Do
1. Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing tailored recovery and treatment plans.
2. Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and risks.
3. Deliver effective key working sessions and evidence-based interventions to support recovery goals.
4. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated support and promote positive outcomes.
5. Support service users to progress from engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery.
6. Build positive, professional relationships with service users, families and other professionals where appropriate.
7. Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
8. Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and harm reduction at all times.
What We’re Looking For
9. A relevant professional qualification such as addiction studies, counselling, social work or a therapeutic qualification is desirable.
10. Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse and complex needs.
11. Knowledge and understanding of recovery-focused approaches and interventions.
12. Ability to deliver interventions including: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ITEP (International Treatment Effectiveness Project)
13. Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
14. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
15. A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
Why Join Us?
16. Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
17. Supportive and collaborative team environment.
18. Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
19. A rewarding role within an organisation committed to recovery and wellbeing.
Please feel free to watch the following video, which gives you a small idea of our services within Reconnected to Health -
For the full job description and person specification,
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
20. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
21. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
22. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
23. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
24. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
25. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
26. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
27. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
28. £500 bonus
29. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
30. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
31. 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:
2026-06-08