Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator

Location: Southend on Sea

Salary: A GBP 26,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator to join our integrated healthcare team in Southend on Sea, working 35 hours per week on a full‑time basis.

In this rewarding role, you’ll support adults experiencing drug and alcohol challenges through personalised recovery plans, harm reduction strategies, and structured interventions. You’ll play a key role in empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable recovery outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of clients aged 18+
• Delivering structured 1:1 support sessions and group programmes
• Completing assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and reviews
• Providing harm reduction advice and recovery-focused interventions
• Working closely with healthcare, housing, probation, employment and community services
• Supporting clients to access education, training, housing and wider support networks
• Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to service KPIs and outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse or complex needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and recovery approaches
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies
• Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years of service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally, the wellbeing of employees who work for us is also important.

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