Therapeutic Community Recovery Coordinator at Waythrough

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Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Stockton

Salary: £25,110 to 32,090 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Therapeutic Community Recovery Coordinator - 2 Positions Available

Location: HMP Holme House - Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2QU
Working Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090

 

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. 

 

About the role

Are you passionate about recovery, rehabilitation, and making a real difference to people’s lives?

 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Therapeutic Community Recovery Co-ordinator, with two roles available within our established 69-bedded Therapeutic Community at HMP Holme House.

 

This rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering daily group work and building meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships. Residents can remain within the Therapeutic Community for up to 12 months, giving you the opportunity to support sustained recovery, personal growth, and lasting change.

You will play a key role in facilitating engaging, structured group sessions while supporting residents throughout their recovery journey.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering the Therapeutic Community programme through daily therapeutic group work and structured activities

  • Managing an allocated caseload and providing consistent recovery support

  • Promoting and upholding Therapeutic Community principles and ethos in all aspects of practice

  • Supporting residents to develop insight, resilience, and positive life skills

  • Contributing to continuity of care and community life, including some weekend working on a rolling rota basis

 

Essential Criteria

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes

  • Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.

  • Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions

 

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.

 

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS clearance and Prison Vetting are required.

 

If you have any questions or require further information regarding this role, please email jas.holburn@waythrough.org.uk or jas.holburn@waythrough.org.uk

 

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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

 

Closing Date:

2026-02-12

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