Sessional Recovery Coordinator

Sessional Recovery Coordinator – New Vision Bradford

• Location: Unity Building, Bradford, BD1 3DN
• Working Hours: 0 hour contract (Bank Worker)
• Salary: £13.45 - £17.79 per hour

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

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the role:

New Vision Bradford is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provide a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community.

We are looking to appoint Sessional Recovery Coordinators on a fixed term basis, under the New Vision Bradford umbrella to work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of the individuals’ recovery journey, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.

What You’ll Do

• •Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol
• •Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• •Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• •Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• •Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
• •Scripting.
• •Support the evening clinics.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• •Experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs.
• •A driving licence and having access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential.

Please note that this is a rolling advert, seeking multiple positions, therefore close date is subject to change.

To view the full job and person specification, please click here.

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 Way to Go and Aspirations portals

£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

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

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.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

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

Closing Date:

2026-09-30