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Recovery Coordinator

Location: GP Surgeries across Lewisham & Main Office (Forest Hill)
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,690 – £34,730

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about supporting people through their recovery journey and improving health outcomes in the community? We’re looking for a dedicated GP Shared Care Recovery Coordinator to join our Lewisham Primary Care team.

About the Role

As a key member of our service, you will manage a caseload of adult service users receiving treatment in both GP Shared Care (GPSC) and Primary Care Recovery settings. This includes working directly within GP practices as well as at our main office in Forest Hill.

You will provide person-centred, evidence-based interventions to service users accessing support with:

• OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy)

• Alcohol use

• Non-opiate substance use

• Combined alcohol and non-opiate needs

Your work will include:

• Delivering structured 1-to-1 support and harm minimisation advice

• Developing and reviewing personalised recovery plans

• Empowering service users to set and achieve recovery goals safely

• Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals, and wider social care networks

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about supporting individuals through recovery

• Able to build positive, professional working relationships

• Skilled in delivering tailored interventions and motivational support

• Keen to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

Experience in substance misuse services or similar support roles is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to people’s lives every day

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated clinical and recovery team

• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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.