Recovery Coordinator
Location: GP Surgeries across Lewisham & Main Office (Forest Hill)
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about supporting people through their recovery journey and improving health outcomes in the community? We’re looking for a dedicated GP Shared Care Recovery Coordinator to join our Lewisham Primary Care team.
About the Role
As a key member of our service, you will manage a caseload of adult service users receiving treatment in both GP Shared Care (GPSC) and Primary Care Recovery settings. This includes working directly within GP practices as well as at our main office in Forest Hill.
You will provide person-centred, evidence-based interventions to service users accessing support with:
OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy)
Alcohol use
Non-opiate substance use
Combined alcohol and non-opiate needs
Your work will include:
Delivering structured 1-to-1 support and harm minimisation advice
Developing and reviewing personalised recovery plans
Empowering service users to set and achieve recovery goals safely
Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals, and wider social care networks
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Passionate about supporting individuals through recovery
Able to build positive, professional working relationships
Skilled in delivering tailored interventions and motivational support
Keen to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
Experience in substance misuse services or similar support roles is desirable.
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.
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: [email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-10-23Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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