Recovery Coordinator - Group Worker | Recovery Steps Cumbria
Location: Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8SY
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £32,090 pro rata
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 are currently recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator (Group Worker) to join the team on a part-time, permanent basis.
In this role, you will support individuals throughout their recovery journey, managing a caseload of service users from assessment through to sustained recovery. You will deliver both 1:1 interventions and structured group work, aimed at increasing engagement, promoting wellbeing, and supporting positive outcomes.
You will work collaboratively with the wider team and partner agencies, contributing to effective recovery planning, risk management, and safeguarding, while promoting a person-centred approach at all times.
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with individuals with complex needs, ideally within substance misuse or a related field
* Experience of delivering structured group interventions and/or 1:1 support
* Ability to complete assessments, recovery planning, and risk management
* Good understanding of safeguarding and harm reduction approaches
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* IT literate, with the ability to maintain accurate records
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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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 contact our recruitment team