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Recovery Coordinator – County Durham Drug and Alcohol

Location: Peterlee Health Centre, Bede Way, SR 81AD
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:£25,110-£32,090

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as a RAD Recovery Coordinator to be based in Peterlee Health Care Centre. The RAD is a 12-week structured programme for clients who are abstinent.

The County Durham service has recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults, children, young people and families across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities.

What You’ll Do

• To deliver recovery academy pathways and interventions within the service, ensuring provision is integrated and effective
• To promote a positive, inclusive and therapeutic environment within RAD programme delivery, ensuring client engagement, participation and feedback is prioritised across all delivery elements
• To deliver an evidence based comprehensive psychosocial programme alongside a range of activities that support the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
• Manage a service user caseload, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others as appropriate

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• 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

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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.

We’re in the process of integrating systems and processes across our newly merged organisation. That means some roles may still be branded ‘Humankind’ or appear on our partners’ job sites (such as Richmond Fellowship or Aquarius). This is a temporary step while we complete our transition.

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.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email [email protected].

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.