Recovery Coordinator


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£18 to £23 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN1 1SQ
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Recovery Coordinator or Recovery Worker with strong substance misuse experience to join a busy service and support people through their recovery journey.

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week)Dates: ASAP 6 months (Temporary Contract, will be reviewed after 6 months and potentially extended)Location: Swindon, WiltshirePay Rate: £18/hr PAYE or from £21 umbrella

Your new roleAs a Recovery Coordinator, you will deliver a range of evidence‑based interventions to support service users throughout their treatment journey. You will work collaboratively with clinical and safeguarding teams to ensure each individual receives a safe, holistic and person‑centred service.

Key responsibilities:Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journeyCompleting screening, assessments, recovery planning and onward referralsHelping to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm for service users and the wider communitySupporting service users with social reintegration, recovery, resilience and self-determinationPromoting involvement from service users, carers and the wider communityWorking in partnership with internal teams, external agencies and other professionalsProviding advocacy and supporting access to partnership services where requiredDelivering person-centred support in a safe, respectful and professional manner

To be considered, you will need:Previous experience working in substance misuse servicesA good understanding of recovery planning, risk, safeguarding and harm reductionStrong communication and engagement skillsConfidence working with service users with complex needsThe ability to work collaboratively with professionals, services and external partnersGood organisational skills and the ability to manage your caseload effectivelyA compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach

Please note we do not offer sponsorships

What you'll get in returnWeekly paymentsFree DBS check

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job please contact Agne on 0788 418 6023.

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