Recovery Coordinator

‘Everyone is different. At Humankind we value your difference. Join our inclusive organisation.’
Join our successful New Vision Bradford service as a Recovery Co-ordinator (12-months fixed term) and become a part of a team committed to helping individuals achieve and maintain abstinence from issues with alcohol and other drugs.
New Vision Bradford is a collaborative service, including key partners Humankind, Bridge, Project 6 and Create Strength Group, who provides a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community.
About the role…
The role of a Recovery Coordinator is to manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.
You will help set goals in recovery and help the service user achieve their goals in a safe and supportive way. Recovery Co-ordination is a diverse and rewarding role.
Key Duties:

• Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol
• 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 substance-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.
• Scripting
• Support the evening clinics.

There will also be a requirement to work one late night a week on a rota’d basis.
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Who are we…
Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.
What can Humankind offer you…
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk