Senior Recovery Coordinator - New Vision Bradford
Location: Base location will be New Vision Bradford, 10 Currer Street, Bradford, BD1 5BA, however travel across sites is required.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday - hours worked are flexible
Contract Type: Fixed Term Secondment until 31/03/2029
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum
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. Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.
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
This role will support the Outreach Coordinator in leading the delivery of an effective street outreach service across Bradford, ensuring people sleeping rough or at risk of rough sleeping are identified, engaged and supported into appropriate accommodation and services. The Deputy Coordinator will provide day-to-day operational support, oversee outreach activity, and help develop strong partnership working to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
Outreach Delivery
- Support the planning and coordination of daily outreach activities across Bradford.
- Undertake regular outreach shifts, including early morning, evening, and welfare visits where required.
- Ensure rough sleeping reports are responded to promptly and effectively.
- Lead on engagement with individuals who are rough sleeping, sofa surfing, or at risk of homelessness.
- Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support.
Case Management
- Support complex casework and provide guidance to outreach workers.
- Ensure assessments, support plans, risk assessments and case notes are completed to a high standard.
- Monitor outcomes, including accommodation placements, reconnections, and sustainment of housing.
- Assist with safeguarding concerns and multi-agency risk management processes.
To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
- Understanding of and ability to implement interventions including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
- Experience delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Driving licence and access to a vehcile.
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. addiction studies, counselling, social work, therapeutic qualification.
- Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning.
- Working with best practice frameworks e.g. NICE, DOH, NTA, NMC, Care Quality Commission & Caldicott Standards.
- Experience carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans.
- Knowledge of working within Safeguarding and Hidden Harm.
- Experience of using Management Information Systems.
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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-10-22
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