Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator - Recovery Steps Cumbria - Carlisle & Penrith

Location: 1st Floor Stocklund House Castle Street Carlisle CA3 8SY

Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday between 09:00 - 17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 25877.80- 34240

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 weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year we support around 125000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3500 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our North Cumbria RSC Team as a Recovery Co-ordinatora rewarding and impactful role where youll support individuals to achieve lasting change.

Recovery Co-ordination is a varied and meaningful position where youll work closely with individuals at different stages of their recovery journey. From initial engagement through to sustained recovery youll provide person-centred support that empowers people to improve their health wellbeing and independence.

In this role you will:

• Manage a caseload developing implementing and reviewing tailored recovery and treatment plans
• Support and motivate individuals to progress from engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery
• Deliver interventions that reduce substance-related harm to individuals families and the wider community
• Work collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes

Full job description and person specification available on request.

About you

You are passionate about making a difference with a strong commitment to fairness inclusion and providing opportunities for all.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this in post. Youll bring a solid understanding of evidence-based interventions including brief interventions Motivational Interviewing (MI) Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and ITEP.

You will also have experience delivering both one-to-one and group-based therapeutic interventions with the ability to build positive supportive relationships that encourage and sustain change.

Who will you be working with

Youll be part of our North Cumbria RSC Teama supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

The team includes Recovery Co-ordinators independent prescribers group workers outreach workers Individual Placement Specialists and dedicated volunteers. Together we are committed to creating a welcoming environment and delivering high-quality support that promotes recovery within our local community.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Abbie Dent Lead Practitioner:

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply please email our recruitment team:

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