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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Receptionist/Administrator
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: £24,243 - £26,440
Closing Date: 12 August 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service:Receptionist/AdministratorWe welcome you to apply for this exciting role if you are passionate about making a difference to our service users and can offer a compassionate and meaningful service to those you work with. This post will work across the county within our established integrated drug and alcohol treatment service and will work with stakeholders and community members to ensure the best possible care and treatment is available for the service users we work with. The County Durham service has recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is a great place to work.
Receptionist/Administrator is a diverse and rewarding role, key duties you will undertake are:
- Ensure a friendly, professional, confidential and welcoming environment within the hubs and via the phone for service users, their families/carers and external customers.
- Creating and Maintaining Accurate Data Records using our bespoke system.
- Managing service email accounts
- Providing administration support to wider CDDARS Team
- Liaising with external agencies
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Recovery Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,242.40 - £30,790
Closing Date: 10 August 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to join County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as a Recovery Coordinator working for Waythrough.
Who you’ll be working with…
The team is a multi-disciplinary recovery team comprising of colleagues from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The team includes Recovery Coordinators, HOPE Workers, Sustained Recovery, Housing and Criminal Justice workers, Individual Placement Specialists and Volunteers. We are a supportive and welcoming team, who are passionate about supporting and promoting recovery for those we care for and within our local community.
The County Durham service has recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is a great place to work. The service supports adults, children, young people and families across County Durham with drug and alcohol issues. The successful post holder will match our organisational ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service delivery across County Durham, engaging with local communities and supporting their priorities.
About the role…
At Waythrough, we’re excited to offer a variety of opportunities across several locations — including Central Durham, Bishop Auckland, Horden, Peterlee, and Consett.
As part of our recruitment process, we’ll be in touch to learn more about your preferences for both role and location. You’ll also receive a full breakdown of the specific job criteria, so you’ll have a clear picture of what’s involved and how you can make a real impact.
Role Overview
Each role offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on individuals and communities while working as part of a supportive and skilled multidisciplinary team. You will enjoy variety in your day-to-day responsibilities, develop strong relationships and build trust with service users, and gain valuable experience in person-centred planning and care coordination. Most importantly, you’ll contribute to meaningful and sustainable change in people’s recovery journeys.
Key Duties:
- Manage an adult caseload of clients with drug and alcohol issues, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with a full range of workers and skills within the multi-agency team, including family members and significant others.
- 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 drug or alcohol-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.
- Support with evening and weekend clinics when needed.
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Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,242.40 - £30,790
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and committed individual to join our Criminal Justice Recovery Coordination Team based in Bishop Auckland. Our team provides support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance use and are involved with the criminal justice system.
The Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator role will ensure that we are able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes to their lives, whilst combining our knowledge and resources to support the engagement of individuals with a range of needs, within our communities. The role will be based in our centre at Saddler House, Bishop Auckland.
Working collaboratively alongside our partners National Probation Service, HMP Prison Service, Police and local Court’s teams you will support individuals who require additional intensive support to engage with treatment services.
- You will offer tailored guidance in minimising harmful behaviour and, if require, support those into service should they need more substantial support.
- You will take a “whole person” holistic approach, ensuring that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes for every person.