Trainee Recovery Worker

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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:

• 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

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.