Recovery Coach

Recovery Coach - Newcastle Recovery Academy

Location: 1st Floor, Carliol Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UF

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25877.80 - £34240

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 have an exciting opportunity to make a real difference as Recovery Coach within our Newcastle Recovery Academy.

Newcastle Recovery Academy is a 12-week structured community rehabilitation programme for adults (18+) in Newcastle. The programme is based on 12 step principles, psychosocial interventions, relapse prevention, and recovery capital development. 

 

What You’ll Do

• Deliver structured abstinence based 12-week programme
• Support service users through the programme as well as develop opportunities for community inclusion and sustained recovery.
• Deliver non structured sessions to support readiness for our 12 week programme.
• Deliver one to one support and review sessions.
• Manage a caseload of service users accessing the programme.
• Ensure safeguarding is in place including effective risk assessments and management plans.
• Work with wider partners to ensure  service users have a wide range of support outside of the programme.

 

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience of working within the drug and alcohol field
• Genuine interest in supporting people in Recovery
• Experience of managing a caseload.
• Experience of Group programme delivery.
• Good understanding of Harm reduction approaches.

Full job description and person specification available on request.

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. 

 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-05-25