Trainee Recovery Coordinator

Trainee Recovery Coordinator (London)

locations

Pier Road Project - Erith Health Centre

time type

Full time

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Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012738

Trainee Recovery Coordinator (London)

Location: Pier Road project – Erith Health CentreWorking Hours: 37 (full-time)Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months)Salary: £28,690.00 - £37,126.37

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Recovery Coordinator to join our team following the promotion of our previous trainee.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery sector. We deliver the Pier Road Project in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and offer a supportive environment within an experienced multi-disciplinary team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of service users

• Develop, implement, and review personalised recovery and treatment plans

• Work closely with colleagues across the service team and partner agencies

• Support service users to set and achieve recovery goals safely and positively

• Engage with family members and significant others where appropriate

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with:

• Transferable skills from related sectors

• Recent academic experience

• A passion for supporting people in recovery

• A desire to build practical experience within health and social care

This role would suit someone compassionate, organised, and eager to learn within a rewarding and meaningful field.

To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please click here.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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