Contract Details
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 00:00
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £25,110 to 32,090 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Location: Plumber Court, Newcastle
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 9 Months Maternity Cover
Salary: £25,110-£32,090
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
Job Overview
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.
About The Role
As Recovery Coordinator you will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of individuals' recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.
What You'll Do
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self‑sustained recovery.
* Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.
To Succeed In This Role
* Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post).
* Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
* Carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans.
What We Offer
* 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays).
* Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%.
* Life assurance (3× annual salary).
* Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly pay.
* Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave.
* Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications.
* 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals.
* £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
* Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
* Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good.
* 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:
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