Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Your new companyA meaningful opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Coordinator to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary substance misuse service in West Sussex. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about empowering individuals affected by drug and alcohol use to make sustainable, positive changes in their lives.You will play a key part in supporting people to build resilience, strengthen their recovery capital and work towards living safe, independent and purposeful lives. Your new roleAs a Recovery Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to a diverse caseload of service users. Your work will include: Holding and managing your own caseload, providing structured 1:1 key working Completing assessments, risk assessments and personalised recovery plans Using motivational, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches Coordinating psycho-social interventions, harm reduction and clinical pathways Making timely referrals to internal teams and external partner agencies Supporting access to peer support, mutual aid and community-based recovery groups Maintaining accurate, compliant case records and contributing to service reporting Working collaboratively with clinicians, partner services, peer mentors and families Supporting day-to-day service activity such as duty cover, reception and needle exchange (full training provided) What you'll need to succeedEssential: Experience supporting individuals affected by substance use, mental health or other complex needs Strong communication and rapport-building skills Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently Confidence working within multi-agency settings Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and harm reduction Strong organisational skills and IT literacy Commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred practice Desirable: Experience in mental health support Understanding of recovery communities and community based interventions What you'll get in return Make a meaningful difference to individuals and the wider community Join a supportive, values driven team environment Access ongoing training and professional development Benefit from clear pathways for career progression within health and social care Enjoy a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same 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, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xehkeey Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .uk