Recovery Coordinator (Opiates)

Location: Forward Leeds, 74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ

Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week (3 days)

Contract Type: Permanent (Part Time)

Salary: £25,877.80 to £34,240.03 per annum pro rata

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

Looking for a role that offers flexibility without compromising on the opportunity to make a real difference?

We're looking for a part-time Recovery Coordinator to join our Kirkgate Active Team, supporting adults receiving treatment for opiate use.

This is an opportunity to work with people throughout their recovery journey, building meaningful therapeutic relationships and helping individuals achieve lasting, positive change.

Working 22.2 hours (3 days) per week, you'll have the opportunity to agree your working pattern with your line manager, balancing the needs of the service with your own work-life balance. Whether you're returning to practice, looking to reduce your hours or seeking greater flexibility, this role offers the chance to continue making a real impact while working a schedule that suits you.

Based at our Kirkgate Hub in Leeds city centre, you'll join a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality treatment and recovery support to people with complex needs. Every day brings new challenges, rewarding conversations and the opportunity to help people move towards healthier, more independent lives.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of adults receiving treatment for opiate use, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery plans.

• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments, ensuring interventions are tailored to each individual's needs and goals.

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships that encourage engagement, reduce harm and promote sustained recovery.

• Work collaboratively with prescribing clinicians and partner agencies to coordinate care and provide integrated support.

• Help service users access healthcare, housing, employment, family support and community resources to strengthen their recovery capital.

• Accurately record recovery plans, safeguarding activity, risk management and clinical interventions using SystmOne.

• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Bring

• We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and enjoys working with people to achieve meaningful change.

• You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing a caseload within health, social care or substance use services.

• Knowledge or experience of working with people affected by alcohol and/or drug use, particularly opiate dependence.

• Experience supporting people with complex or multiple needs.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

• A relevant Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience).

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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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

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