Alcohol Team Recovery Coordinator

Location: New Vision Bradford, Unity Building, Bradford, BD1 3DN
Working Hours: 16 hours per week
Contract Type: Part Time
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240 per annum (FTE), pro rata for 16 hours per week

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 Service

New Vision Bradford is a partnership between Waythrough, The Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Together, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service across the Bradford District.

We provide a safe and supportive environment where people can develop life skills and confidence, helping them rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of their community.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? Join our team at New Vision Bradford and help individuals affected by drug and alcohol use to achieve healthier, more independent futures. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to empower people through recovery and create lasting change.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint Sessional Recovery Coordinators on a permanent basis to work as part of the New Vision Bradford team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to adults experiencing substance misuse issues, supporting them through every stage of their recovery journey from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.

What You’ll Do

As a Sessional Recovery Coordinator, you will:

• Manage an adult caseload involving a range of substance use issues, including opiate, non-opiate and alcohol use
• Devise, implement and review ongoing recovery and treatment plans
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to sustained recovery
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Work collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals
• Support prescribing and scripting processes
• Support evening clinics where required

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience of working with people affected by alcohol and/or drug use and/or individuals with complex and multiple needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle

To see a copy of the full job description please 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:

2026-11-27