Recovery Coordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves supporting individuals on their recovery journey within drug and alcohol services. The Recovery Coordinator will manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, including those on opioid substitution therapy, conducting assessments, developing recovery plans, and delivering psychosocial interventions. It requires working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and contributing to safeguarding processes. The position focuses on providing structured treatment and recovery support in a community environment.
Essential criteria
- Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience
- Considerable experience of working with drug users.
- A commitment to and understanding of harm reduction & recovery approaches to working with drug users.
- Counselling skills, case management experience & the ability to work under pressure.
- A sound experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing and Solution focused therapy
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects
- Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- The ability to work flexibly across the county and adapt to meet the needs to the service
- Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience
- Considerable experience of working with drug users.
- A commitment to and understanding of harm reduction & recovery approaches to working with drug users.
- Counselling skills, case management experience & the ability to work under pressure.
- A sound experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing and Solution focused therapy
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects
- Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- The ability to work flexibly across the county and adapt to meet the needs to the service
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Recovery Coordinator
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Development Opportunity: Are you passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey? We are looking for a Recovery Coordinator (Band 5) to join our well-established Drug and Alcohol Services team. This is a key role in delivering structured treatment and recovery support for individuals affected by substance misuse, including those prescribed opioid substitution therapy (OST).What We're Looking ForExperience in substance misuse services or related health/social care settings.Strong understanding of recovery-focused approaches and harm reduction.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Ability to manage complex caseloads and work collaboratively with partners.Knowledge of national guidance and clinical governance requirements.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, including those prescribed OST.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, risk management plans, and recovery plans.
- Deliver structured psychosocial interventions (PSI) and facilitate group work.
- Conduct regular care planning and reviews in line with national guidance.
- Work closely with mu
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