Aftercare Recovery Coordinator

Aftercare Recovery Coordinator- County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service
Location: Centre for ChangeWhinney Hill Durham DH1 3BQ
Working Hours:22 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm with 1 30 minute finish during the week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110-£32,090 salary will be pro rata'd based on 22 hours

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 have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.

This is a part time role as Aftercare Recovery Coordinator: Centre for change, Durham

We welcome you to apply for this exciting role if you are passionate about making a difference to our clients and can offer a compassionate and meaningful service to those you work with.

The County Durham service has recently been rated Outstanding by the CQC and is a great place to work.

What You ll Do

• To deliver aftercare pathways and interventions within the service, ensuring provision is integrated and effective.

• To deliver online and face-to-face recovery groups, as well as one to one support. By taking a holistic approach to care, you will help individuals achieve wellness in all aspects of their lives not just their substance use.

• 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:

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes

• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.

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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.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.