Jobs
Join us. We are always looking for great people. We have a range of roles in our service across the spectrum of drug and alcohol work. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of issues with alcohol and/or drugs. Please keep checking back as we add new roles all the time.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Exceptional support, training and development
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Current Vacancies
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Recovery Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
About the Role
You will manage your own caseload, providing person-centred support from initial assessment and engagement through to treatment and sustained recovery.
Working closely with service users, colleagues, families and partner agencies, you will help individuals set meaningful goals, reduce the harms associated with substance use and build healthier, more independent futures.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload and develop, deliver and review individual recovery plans.
- Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
- Carry out risk assessments, safeguarding plans and ongoing case management.
- Deliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
- Support harm reduction activities, including drug screening and blood-borne virus (BBV) testing.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate effective support.
- Connect individuals with treatment services, community resources and peer support.
- Maintain accurate case records and produce clear written and verbal reports.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and their families.
About You
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, organised and committed to supporting people to make lasting positive changes.
You will ideally have:
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this.
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- The ability to manage a caseload and work with a range of professionals.
- An understanding of recovery-focused approaches and the challenges associated with drug and alcohol use.
- The confidence to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting positive outcomes.
Experience in substance misuse services, recovery planning, harm reduction or delivering individual and group interventions would be advantageous.
However, we are keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills who have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, support meaningful recovery and help individuals build a brighter future.
If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team making a positive difference across County Durham.
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Marketing & Communications Officer
Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract for Maternity Cover until December 2027
Salary: £29,880 - £38,180
Closing Date: 3 November 2026
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
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.
Are you a passionate communicator with a flair for promoting community services? Do you want to be part of a national charity’s communications team and make a real impact on people’s lives?
Join us as a Marketing and Communications Officer at County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services where you’ll play a vital role in promoting our community service over the next 12 months. This role is managed remotely by the Communications team but supervised locally by a senior member of the team.
Be a member of a vibrant marketing and communications community of practice, which shares learning and innovation and explores new ideas.
What you’ll do
As a Marketing and Communications Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to:
- Craft compelling stories and secure coverage in local newspapers, spreading the word about our valuable services.
- Design eye-catching leaflets that showcase the life-changing support we provide to the community.
- Collaborate with communications partners in the councils we work with, amplifying our reach and impact.
- Engage with the community first hand by attending events, building meaningful connections with those we serve.
- Harness the power of storytelling through video editing, sharing inspiring experiences that touch hearts and minds.
- Build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners
Why join us?
You’ll be an essential member of a nationwide charity’s communications team, backed by Waythrough’s marketing and communications experts. As part of our new peer community of local communications leads you will: exchange ideas, provide feedback and share best practices, nurturing growth, and collective success.
About you
To seize this thrilling opportunity, you should possess:
- A qualification in Media/Communications (equivalent to NVQ level 4) or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, coupled with exceptional copywriting and creative writing skills.
- Strong administrative prowess, coupled with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
- The ability to bring ideas to life through engaging written and visual presentations.
- A team player who can build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners.
Join us and embark on a rewarding journey as a Marketing and Communications Officer.
Applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 1 November and interviews for this role are expected to take place on Tuesday 10 November.
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Recovery Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed Term - 10 Months
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
We’re excited to offer a 10-month fixed-term opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our East Durham team.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you’ll support adults affected by drug and alcohol use throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
You’ll manage your own caseload, creating, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans, while building meaningful and trusting relationships with the people we support.
You’ll work with individuals at different stages of their recovery journey – from initial engagement and assessment, through structured treatment, to exiting treatment and accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.
You’ll play an important role in helping people reduce substance-related harm and make positive, sustainable changes in their lives, while also contributing to safer and healthier communities.
Working as part of our East Durham team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to provide person-centred, coordinated support that reflects the individual needs and goals of each person.
Every day brings new challenges, rewarding conversations and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a caseload, creating, implementing and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
- Support individuals to progress from initial engagement into structured treatment.
- Complete assessments and identify individual needs, strengths, goals and areas of risk.
- Support people throughout their treatment journey, from initial assessment through to exiting treatment, sustained recovery and aftercare.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and promote lasting recovery.
- Provide person-centred support and interventions based on individual needs and recovery goals.
- Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other professionals to ensure people receive coordinated and appropriate support.
- Help individuals access appropriate health, wellbeing, housing, employment, family and community resources.
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, risk and changes in presentation, escalating where required.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service and organisational requirements.
- Support individuals to develop practical strategies that promote independence, wellbeing and sustained recovery.
- Encourage individuals to recognise their strengths, build resilience and work towards their own recovery goals.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Work flexibly in response to the needs of the people we support and the wider service.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and passionate about helping people achieve meaningful change.
You’ll ideally have some experience of working with vulnerable adults, alongside an understanding of the challenges faced by people affected by drug and/or alcohol use.
You’ll also bring:
- A genuine interest in being part of Waythrough’s mission and vision.
- Experience of working or volunteering with adults at risk, particularly in relation to drug and/or alcohol use.
- A passion for helping others and supporting people to make positive changes.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to build trusting relationships with people who may have complex needs.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- The ability to manage your own caseload and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
- The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to risk and safeguarding concerns.
- A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence.
A driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference someone who can see the person beyond their circumstances and support them to make positive, sustainable changes in their lives.