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: Fixed-term contract – 9-month maternity cover
Salary: £25,887.80 – £34,240
Closing Date: 23 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.
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:
As Recovery Coordinator, you will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to people experiencing drug and alcohol issues across all stages of their recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.
This is a 9-month maternity cover opportunity where you will play an important role in supporting individuals to make positive changes, reduce substance-related harm and work towards their recovery goals.
What You’ll Do
- Effectively manage a caseload of service users, reviewing and updating ongoing processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans.
- Work closely and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team across the service and externally, providing advice, reports and information to managers and colleagues through reviews, team meetings, supervision and telephone conversations.
- Improve outcomes for children, parents, carers and families of service users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol-related harm on family life and promoting positive family involvement in recovery.
- Develop and deliver quality programmes and packages of work, including psychosocial interventions that meet local needs through both group work and one-to-one sessions.
- Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referrals to and engagement with relevant safeguarding authorities.
- Support delivery of key service functions through actively participating in drug screening, duty work, access to blood-borne virus (BBV) testing and immunisation services, community needle exchange services, and the ongoing delivery of appropriate, tailored alcohol and drug harm reduction interventions.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse, where relevant to the post.
- An understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing (MI), psychosocial interventions (PSIs), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and ITEP.
- Experience of carrying out assessments, recovery planning and risk management plans.
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Recovery Coordinator (RAD)
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240
Closing Date: 23 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.
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:
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic RAD Recovery Coordinator to join our County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, based at Peterlee Health Centre.
In this role, you will support the delivery of the RAD programme, providing structured, recovery-focused support to individuals who are working towards maintaining their recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
You will work alongside individuals to help them develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to sustain long-term recovery. Through a combination of structured group work, one-to-one support and psychosocial interventions, you will encourage individuals to explore their recovery journey, recognise potential triggers and develop strategies to manage challenges and prevent relapse.
A key part of the role will be facilitating engaging and supportive recovery sessions, helping individuals build resilience, improve their wellbeing, strengthen relationships and develop positive routines. You will encourage participation, promote peer support and create an environment where people feel safe, valued and empowered to take ownership of their recovery.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and wider community services, you will help individuals access opportunities that support their ongoing recovery, independence and social inclusion.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery, enjoys facilitating group activities and wants to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the RAD programme, providing structured recovery-focused support and interventions.
- Facilitate group sessions and activities that promote personal development, wellbeing and sustained recovery.
- Provide one-to-one support to help individuals identify goals, overcome barriers and develop individual recovery plans.
- Support individuals to recognise triggers, manage cravings and develop effective relapse prevention strategies.
- Encourage peer support, positive relationships and mutual learning within the recovery programme.
- Monitor progress, review outcomes and adapt support to meet individual needs.
- Complete appropriate assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
- Deliver psychosocial interventions using recovery-focused and person-centred approaches.
- Support individuals to access wider treatment, recovery and community-based resources.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using online case management systems.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to promote continuity of care and positive recovery outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Waythrough’s values of kindness, courage and respect.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to achieve lasting recovery and who understands the importance of building trusting, supportive relationships.
You will be confident facilitating group sessions, engaging individuals and creating an environment that encourages participation, personal growth and positive change.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in substance misuse, recovery services, mental health, criminal justice, social care, community support or related sectors. Lived experience and transferable skills are also valued.
You will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this.
- Experience supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse or other complex needs.
- Experience delivering one-to-one support and/or facilitating group interventions.
- An understanding of recovery-focused approaches, harm reduction and relapse prevention.
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions and behaviour change approaches.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals.
- The ability to work collaboratively while managing your own workload.
- An understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
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Recovery Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed Term – 12 months
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03
Closing Date: 19 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.
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
We’re excited to offer a 12-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.
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Recovery Coordinator – Aftercare Practitioner
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240.03
Closing Date: 20 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.
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:
As an Aftercare Practitioner, you’ll support people who are in recovery from drug and alcohol use as they work towards maintaining their progress, building resilience and developing the skills and support networks they need for the future.
You’ll take a person-centred, holistic approach, recognising that recovery is about much more than substance use.
From emotional wellbeing and family relationships to social connections and community involvement, you’ll help people strengthen their recovery and build a life that feels meaningful to them.
Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage your own caseload, develop recovery plans and deliver a range of interventions through one-to-one sessions and group work, both face-to-face and online.
You’ll also work closely with colleagues, families and partner organisations to ensure people receive joined-up support that reflects their individual needs and goals.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting lasting recovery: Build trusting relationships with people accessing the service, helping them maintain their progress, develop resilience and work towards their personal goals.
- Planning personalised support: Complete assessments, develop and review recovery plans, and undertake risk assessments and safeguarding plans where required.
- Delivering meaningful interventions: Facilitate recovery groups, provide one-to-one support and use evidence-based approaches to help people make positive changes.
- Working with families and carers: Encourage positive family involvement where appropriate and help reduce the impact of substance use on family life.
- Connecting people with support: Work collaboratively with partner agencies and community organisations to improve access to resources, treatment and recovery opportunities.
- Promoting safety and wellbeing: Provide appropriate harm reduction advice and support, recognising risks and following safeguarding procedures and professional guidance.
- Maintaining accurate records: Keep case management information up to date and contribute to reports, service monitoring and the evaluation of outcomes.
- Working as one team: Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, contribute to service development and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and passionate about helping people sustain their recovery and achieve meaningful change.
You’ll understand that recovery looks different for everyone and be able to build positive, professional relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
You’ll communicate with empathy, maintain appropriate boundaries and work collaboratively to find practical solutions to challenges.
You’ll ideally bring experience of working with people affected by drug or alcohol use, alongside an understanding of the complex challenges they may face, including mental health, physical health, family relationships and social circumstances.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards this in post.
- Good communication skills and the ability to engage people with compassion, while maintaining professional boundaries.
- An understanding of recovery-focused support and evidence-based interventions, such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and cognitive behavioural approaches.
- Experience of working with families and carers.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
Experience of assessments, recovery planning, risk management, one-to-one or group interventions, safeguarding and harm reduction would also be beneficial. A relevant qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or therapeutic practice would be an advantage.
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Employment Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03
Closing Date: 15 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.
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
Waythrough is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Employment Specialist to join our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team. You will play a key role in connecting people with meaningful employment opportunities by building strong relationships with local employers and understanding their recruitment needs.
Working closely with Employment Coaches, you will identify suitable job opportunities, match individuals to vacancies based on their skills, experience and aspirations, and support them to secure and sustain employment.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, helping individuals build confidence, develop their skills and take positive steps towards a brighter future.
What you will do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers to identify and develop employment opportunities.
- Promote the skills and abilities of the people we support, encouraging employers to consider them for suitable vacancies.
- Arrange work placements, work trials and work experience opportunities.
- Work closely with Employment Coaches to identify individuals who are ready to enter employment and connect them with local employers.
- Match individuals to suitable vacancies based on their skills, experience and employment goals.
- Provide ongoing in-work support to help individuals overcome barriers and sustain their employment.
- Develop a strong understanding of local labour markets, employer requirements and skills shortages.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, tracking progress and employment outcomes.
- Keep management information systems updated and complete monitoring and reporting requirements for project funders.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies and attend multi-agency meetings where required.
About you
We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and passionate about supporting people into meaningful and sustainable employment.
You will be confident building relationships with employers, understanding their recruitment needs and identifying opportunities that benefit both employers and the people we support. You will also be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to help individuals overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Employment Related Services or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience supporting individuals to achieve learning and employment goals, with a track record of meeting job outcome targets.
- Experience working with a range of employers to meet their recruitment needs.
- A good understanding of the local labour market and the skills required to apply for vacancies.
- Experience of multi-agency working to support progression into employment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and use management information systems.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office programmes, including Outlook.
Experience in a sales, recruitment or similar a environment would also be considered.
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Service Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,520 will be starting salary – with progression up to £51,060
Closing Date: 11 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.
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
Are you an experienced manager with a passion for supporting people to achieve positive change? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team, deliver high-quality services and make a real difference to people’s lives?
We are looking for a Service Manager to lead our service at Saddler House in Bishop Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to shape service delivery, support the development of your team and ensure the people accessing our services receive safe, effective and high-quality support.
Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, you will provide operational leadership, oversee service performance and ensure that contractual targets and quality standards are consistently achieved. You will also build strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders, representing Waythrough at meetings and partnership forums.
As Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence how our services develop, strengthen the support we provide and help your team deliver positive outcomes for the people who access our services.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.
- Support and develop your team through coaching, mentoring, recruitment, induction and performance management.
- Ensure effective assessments, risk management, recovery planning and interventions are in place to meet individual needs.
- Monitor service performance, analyse data and drive continuous improvement to achieve key performance and contractual targets.
- Manage service budgets and financial performance, working closely with the Finance Team.
- Develop and implement service business plans in collaboration with senior management.
- Build effective relationships with commissioners, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the service operates in line with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, organisational policies and quality standards.
- Promote an inclusive and accessible service that recognises the diverse needs of the people we support.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can lead with confidence, build a positive team culture and remain focused on delivering meaningful outcomes, even in a busy and demanding environment.
You will have:
- Experience of managing and delivering high-quality support services, with a strong focus on outcomes and performance.
- Knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable people and understanding their needs.
- Experience of managing staff, developing teams and overseeing service delivery.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of monitoring performance, analysing management information and working towards targets.
- Experience of budget management and financial control.
- The ability to build effective relationships with commissioners, partners and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and relevant service delivery requirements.
- A recognised management qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience of substance misuse services.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle would also be advantageous.
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Lead Employment Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £29,430 - £37,610
Closing Date: 15 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.
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
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and supporting them to build a brighter future?
Waythrough is looking for a motivated and experienced Lead Employment Specialist to join our CDDARS service across County Durham. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team of four Employment Specialists, helping people accessing drug and alcohol treatment to find and sustain meaningful, paid employment.
You will play a key role in developing our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, supporting your team to build strong relationships with local employers and create opportunities for people who may have never worked or have been out of employment for a long time.
This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service, make the role your own and help people take positive steps towards long-term employment and recovery.
What you will do
- Lead, supervise and develop a team of four Employment Specialists, providing coaching, mentoring, training and ongoing support.
- Support the delivery of a high-quality IPS service, ensuring best practice is followed and positive employment outcomes are achieved.
- Manage a small caseload of around 10–15 individuals, supporting them to secure sustainable paid employment that reflects their skills, strengths and preferences.
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers, identifying opportunities and helping the team access the hidden labour market.
- Support the team to develop effective employer engagement and job development strategies.
- Monitor service performance, review progress against targets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, training providers and other partners to help individuals achieve their employment goals.
- Gather feedback from the people we support and use this to improve service delivery.
- Support employers to understand individual needs and, where appropriate, negotiate workplace adjustments and ongoing support to help people remain in employment.
About you
We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, alongside a genuine passion for helping people achieve their employment goals.
You will be confident managing your own workload, supporting a team to achieve its objectives and building relationships with employers and external stakeholders. You will also be motivated by the opportunity to develop a service and help people overcome barriers to employment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in employability services, recruitment or a related field.
- Experience of working with external stakeholders and building effective professional relationships.
- Experience of supporting, supervising, mentoring or managing others.
- A good understanding of employment opportunities, different occupations and the barriers people can face when looking for work.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience of working towards targets and achieving positive outcomes.
- The ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and use management information systems.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently, using your initiative to develop and improve a service.
- A commitment to Waythrough’s values of Kindness, Courage and Respect.
Experience of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, delivering training or working with people accessing substance use support would be beneficial.
If you are ready to lead a team, develop employer relationships and help people move towards meaningful, sustainable employment, we would love to hear from you.