Job Description

Recovery Coordinator - Reconnected to Health

Location: HMP Deerbolt, County Durham

Hours: 37 hours per week, full-time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 per annum

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8:15am–4:15pm, and Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm

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

Are you passionate about helping people make positive changes and build a brighter future? Do you want to use your skills to support people affected by drug and alcohol misuse on their journey towards recovery?

At Waythrough, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life they value. We work alongside people facing challenges including mental health difficulties, substance misuse, poverty and disadvantage, helping them access the support they need to move forward.

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Recovery Coordinator to join our Reconnected to Health team at HMP Deerbolt. Working within a prison environment, you’ll support individuals experiencing substance misuse issues, helping them engage with treatment, reduce harm and work towards sustainable recovery.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, supporting them to recognise their strengths, develop new skills and take positive steps towards their future.

What you’ll do

As a Recovery Coordinator, you’ll manage a caseload of individuals, providing personalised support throughout their recovery journey. You’ll build positive relationships, identify individual needs and work collaboratively with

colleagues and partner agencies to help people achieve their goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload, completing assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing individual recovery plans.
• Providing one-to-one support, brief interventions and therapeutic interventions to encourage positive change.
• Facilitating group sessions and structured programmes to support recovery.
• Working collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals and external partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Completing risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments to promote the safety and wellbeing of individuals.
• Delivering harm reduction interventions and supporting access to relevant treatment, screening, testing and immunisation services.
• Supporting individuals and their families, where appropriate, to reduce the impact of substance misuse and encourage positive family relationships.
• Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to reviews, reports and team meetings.
• Promoting visible recovery and opportunities for peer support.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes. You’ll be comfortable working with individuals who may have complex needs and understand the importance of building trusting, professional relationships.

You’ll be able to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively as part of a wider team. Strong communication skills, motivation and a collaborative approach are essential.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or above, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes.
• An understanding of, and ability to deliver, interventions such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions, psychosocial interventions, CBT and ITEP.
• Experience working with carers and families.

Experience in substance misuse services, recovery planning, harm reduction, risk management, safeguarding and delivering one-to-one or group interventions would be advantageous.

Experience working within a prison environment would also be beneficial. However, we’re interested in transferable skills and welcome applicants from relevant backgrounds, including health and social care, who have the right values, motivation and willingness to learn.

To view the full job description and person specification, CLICK HERE.

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

Closing Date:

2026-11-15