Recovery Coordinator
About the role
Project Support
Recovery Coordinator - Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service
Location: Plummer Court, Newcastle, NE1 6UR
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 (with one 30 min early finish during week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams to complete assessments, deliver key working sessions, and provide interventions that support progression from engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery.
- Manage a defined caseload, developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing personalised recovery and risk management plans in partnership with individuals, colleagues, families, and significant others where appropriate.
- Facilitate access to appropriate treatment pathways, psychosocial interventions, community resources, and peer support, promoting social inclusion, harm reduction, and sustained recovery.
- Deliver evidence-based one-to-one and group interventions, ensuring interventions are responsive to individual needs and aligned with best practice.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and contribute to case reviews, team meetings, and multi-agency discussions.
- Work in line with safeguarding procedures, clinical governance standards, and organisational policies at all times.
Requirements
Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse and recovery-oriented models of care (practical experience is desirable).
Understanding of, and ability to deliver, evidence-based interventions such as: Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ITEP (Intensive Treatment Effectiveness Programme)
Experience in assessment, recovery planning, and developing effective risk management and safeguarding plans.
Ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritise workload, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals from a range of backgrounds.
A commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of substance misuse and recovery-oriented models of care.
Proven experience in delivering evidence-based interventions and managing a caseload.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches and recovery-oriented models of care
- Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions
- Experience in managing a caseload
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
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
Pay
£25,877.80 - £34,240
Schedule
Full time