Recovery Coordinator - Substance Misuse Services
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.23 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15.23 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 9SD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4779499_1773400566 |
Summary
Your new company
A meaningful opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Coordinator to join a dedicated multi‑disciplinary substance misuse service in West Sussex. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about empowering individuals affected by drug and alcohol use to make sustainable, positive changes in their lives.You will play a key part in supporting people to build resilience, strengthen their recovery capital and work towards living safe, independent and purposeful lives.
Your new role
As a Recovery Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to a diverse caseload of service users. Your work will include:
- Holding and managing your own caseload, providing structured 1:1 key working
- Completing assessments, risk assessments and personalised recovery plans
- Using motivational, trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches
- Coordinating psycho‑social interventions, harm reduction and clinical pathways
- Making timely referrals to internal teams and external partner agencies
- Supporting access to peer support, mutual aid and community‑based recovery groups
- Maintaining accurate, compliant case records and contributing to service reporting
- Working collaboratively with clinicians, partner services, peer mentors and families
- Supporting day‑to‑day service activity such as duty cover, reception and needle exchange (full training provided)
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
- Experience supporting individuals affected by substance use, mental health or other complex needs
- Strong communication and rapport‑building skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently
- Confidence working within multi‑agency settings
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and harm reduction
- Strong organisational skills and IT literacy
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and person‑centred practice
Desirable:
- Experience in mental health support
- Understanding of recovery communities and community based interventions
What you'll get in return
- Make a meaningful difference to individuals and the wider community
- Join a supportive, values driven team environment
- Access ongoing training and professional development
- Benefit from clear pathways for career progression within health and social care
- Enjoy a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same
What you need to do now
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