Posted:
12/2/2025, 10:36:39 PM
Location(s):
England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
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Trainee Recovery Coordinator
Location: PCRS & Aftercare Lewisham
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others and looking to start a rewarding career in substance misuse services? Join our team in Lewisham as a Trainee Recovery Coordinator and gain the skills and experience needed to build a successful future in health and social care.
About the Role
As a Trainee Recovery Coordinator, you will support people with drug and alcohol issues to access treatment and move forward in their recovery. Working as part of the Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS), you will be supported to learn the essential skills, knowledge, and competencies required for the role while delivering meaningful support to service users.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone motivated, compassionate, and keen to make a difference in their community.
What You’ll Be Doing
With training and guidance from experienced practitioners, you will:
Provide advice and information to individuals accessing the service
Conduct triage and comprehensive assessments
Help create personalised risk management and recovery care plans
Deliver harm minimisation interventions including needle exchange
Promote and support access to treatment pathways and wrap-around support services
Encourage service user involvement, peer support, and community engagement
Build relationships with partner agencies and community organisations
Maintain accurate case records and manage a small caseload
Support Drink Coach digital interventions for individuals with low-level alcohol needs
Work across multiple delivery sites as required
What We’re Looking For
Someone who is:
Passionate about supporting individuals to achieve positive change
Able to build trust and communicate effectively with others
Organised and confident working in a fast-paced environment
Willing to learn, develop, and take feedback onboard
Committed to promoting safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing
No prior substance misuse experience is required! Just the right values, motivation, and commitment.
Why Join Us?
Full training and development pathway
Clinical supervision and regular support
Opportunity to build a meaningful and impactful career
A supportive, inclusive workplace driven by our values: Honest, Committed, Inventive
About Waythrough
Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.
Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email [email protected].
How to Apply
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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
Website: https://richmondfellowship.org.uk/
Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1959
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Charity ⋅ Employment ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Mental Health ⋅ Nursing and Residential Care