Opiate Recovery Co-Ordinator Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Locum Opiate Recovery Co‑Ordinator
Specialism: Substance Misuse
Location: Warrington, UK
Pay: £23.00 per hour
Contract: Locum, full-time, initially 3 months (potential to extend)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00

This is an exciting locum opportunity for a skilled professional to make a meaningful impact in substance misuse and recovery services. Working full-time in Warrington, you will deliver structured, person-centred support to adults affected by drug and alcohol use, helping them achieve sustainable recovery outcomes.

Full‑Time Position: Gain valuable experience and develop professional expertise while maintaining a consistent schedule.

Flexible Locum Work: Explore different roles and learning opportunities across the sector.

Competitive Pay: Enjoy £23 per hour with control over your earning potential.

Professional and Community Environment: Work within a supportive team and a vibrant town, balancing personal and professional life.

As a Recovery Co‑Ordinator, you will manage and support adults affected by opiates, alcohol, and non‑opiate substances. Your work will empower clients to set achievable goals, access the right interventions, and build confidence for long‑term recovery success.

Manage a diverse caseload of clients, including opiate, alcohol, and non‑opiate users.

Conduct thorough assessments, risk management, and recovery planning.

Deliver personalised 1:1 keyworking and group interventions to support recovery journeys.

Provide harm reduction advice, relapse prevention strategies, and motivational support.

Collaborate with prescribers, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure holistic care.

Promote client engagement, wellbeing, and social reintegration within the community.

Maintain accurate, timely records and reports in line with service standards.

Proven experience within a substance misuse or recovery service.

Strong case management, assessment, and communication skills.

Knowledge of harm reduction, treatment pathways, and recovery models.

Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Compassionate, proactive, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for clients.

Warrington is a vibrant town with a welcoming community, ideally located between Manchester and Liverpool. It offers a great mix of professional opportunities and lifestyle amenities, making it a fantastic place to work and live.

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency, rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by over 1,000 reviewers. We are committed to securing competitive rates and matching skilled professionals with roles that suit their expertise and career ambitions.