Recovery Coordinator
£18 per hour
Location: Erith DA8
Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS
Caseload of approx. c40/45. Hours of work: Mon - fri 09:00 - 17:00, every other Tuesday 11:30 - 19:30.
Make a Real Difference in People’s Recovery Journeys
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse at every stage of their recovery — from initial assessment and engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery. (This includes providing 121 sessions, group sessions, triage's / assessments, supporting clients on OST medication)
This is a varied and rewarding position where you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term positive outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
* Conducting triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
* Delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions (including MI, CBT, PSIs and ITEP) in both one-to-one and group settings.
* Undertaking risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and creating robust risk management plans.
* Working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated care and smooth progression through treatment pathways.
* Supporting families, carers and children by reducing the impact of substance-related harm and encouraging positive family involvement in recovery.
* Facilitating access to community services and resources to build recovery capital and social inclusion.
* Participating in drug screening, duty work, harm reduction initiatives, BBV testing/immunisation services and needle exchange programmes.
* Maintaining accurate and timely records using an online case management system.
* Promoting peer support opportunities and visible recovery across the service.
* Engaging in ongoing professional development, supervision and training.
About You
You will bring:
* Experience working with individuals affected by problematic drug and/or alcohol use.
* A strong understanding of the complex needs associated with substance misuse, including mental health, physical health, legal, parenting and family support needs.
* The ability to assess risk, develop effective management plans and monitor recovery outcomes.
* Experience delivering structured interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT, PSIs and ITEP.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, boundaried relationships.
* Confidence managing a busy caseload and maintaining accurate case records.
* Respect for diversity and a commitment to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
* IT skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook (experience with case management systems is desirable).
Qualifications
Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
* Must have an up to DBS, If on updated service the original paper copy must also be uploaded.
Desirable:
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A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Addiction Studies, Counselling, Social Work or therapeutic qualification).
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