Recovery Coordinator – Newark / Bassetlaw
Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes? We are looking for exceptional people to coordinate the care and support of people going through recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. You will need to have experience of managing caseloads and know how to manage risk and minimise substance‑used related harm. As a key member of our recovery team, your personal values are what will make a difference. We exist to help people achieve their goals, to be the best that they can be, and to help change society for the better. Through our work we regularly need to challenge stigma and oppression. It is important that you share our vision for making life safer, easier, and better for as many people as we can.
Position Overview
This role focuses on helping people to achieve positive outcomes by coordinating their personalised recovery journey, through thorough assessment and support planning. You will oversee their participation in group programmes, treatment options, and one‑to‑ones, whilst continually managing risk and minimising harm. You will be open, compassionate, and driven to provide the very best care and support for everyone. You will need to be self‑motivated with excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with multiple teams internally and externally.
Location
Newark / Bassetlaw
Hours & Contract
- Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
- Fixed Term Contract until the 20 May 2027
Desired experience
- Substance misuse services
- Housing support services
- Rehabilitation services
- Support worker within health and social care
- Prison service
- Children’s services, supporting young people
- Hospitals and other medical practices
Requirements
- Experience in managing caseloads
- A commitment to multi‑agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions
- Accomplished written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency
- The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports
- Excellent time‑management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly
- Excellent team‑working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
- Good working knowledge of alcohol‑related harm and risks
- Good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice
- An understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
Benefits
- Your wellbeing matters – a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to grow – training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles
- Financial peace of mind – transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and wellbeing resources
- Time to recharge – 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata), increasing to 30 days after five years of service
- A welcoming culture – a supportive, values‑led team
- Flexibility – working patterns that help maintain a healthy work‑life balance
- Additional perks – discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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