Job overview
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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 For Experience 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 multi-agency partners to provide holistic support.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk escalation where required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary:
- Provision of drug & alcohol treatment to Service Users within the locality. •Holding a caseload of service users and being responsible for offering a range of interventions to those individuals. •Supporting service users through their treatment journey from beginning to end •Embracing the concept of recovery and demonstrating this in your practice and work •Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation. •Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
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This advert is for Recovery Coordinator with Inclusion in STaRS. It is listed as a Band 5 Coordinator (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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