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: £25,877.80 – £34,240

The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

• 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 the 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 the programme

• 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

• 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 the 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 causes
• Free will‑writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

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: recru

Closing Date: 2026‑06‑30