Rehab Coach- RED
Website Recovery Connections
Led by the people we support
Salary:
£26,971.55 – £30,339.33
Full time. (May include some evenings/weekends)
Fixed term: 1 year (with potential to extend)
Support people, build connections, and be part of recovery journeys
At Recovery Connections, we believe that people can and do recover — and as a Rehab Coach, you’ll play a vital role in helping that happen every single day.
About the Role
Working within our residential rehabilitation service, you’ll support people through one of the most transformative stages of their recovery journey. You’ll deliver therapeutic interventions, build meaningful relationships, and help create a safe, structured environment where individuals can grow, heal, and move forward with confidence.
This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for someone who is passionate about recovery and wants to make a real difference.
All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and upload it to our site when applying. We are unable to accept CV’s. Click here to download an application form.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting Recovery and Change
- Provide 1:1 coaching, guidance, and support to individuals in recovery
- Deliver therapeutic groups and structured interventions
- Support people through detoxification, stabilisation, and onward recovery
- Help individuals build recovery capital and develop healthier lifestyles
Delivering the Residential Programme
- Guide individuals through the rehab programme, including 12-step, CBT-based and coaching approaches
- Support a therapeutic, peer-led community environment
- Ensure treatment expectations and programme standards are upheld
- Collaborate with health, social care, criminal justice and community partners
- Liaise with clinical services around medication and support needs
- Support onward referrals and successful transitions into community services
Ensuring Safe and Professional Practice
- Complete assessments, care plans, and reviews
- Maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements
- Carry out drug testing and risk management activities
- Maintain a safe, structured and welcoming environment
Supporting the Day-to-Day Running of Rehab
- Support new admissions, including inductions and orientation
- Promote equality, dignity, and respect in all interactions
- Contribute to a positive and recovery-focused culture
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting recovery.
You’ll bring:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, professional and non-judgemental approach
- The ability to motivate and engage people at different stages of recovery
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- A team-focused and flexible attitude
Knowledge & Understanding of:
- Substance use and recovery
- Recovery approaches (e.g. 12-step, SMART, CBT, Recovery Capital)
- Safeguarding and risk management
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
Experience of:
- Working directly with people in a support, coaching or recovery role
- Delivering group work and/or 1:1 interventions
- Working within a structured or residential setting (desirable)
- Partnership working with other services
Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, Coaching, or similar (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)
- (Desirable) Recovery Coaching qualification, counselling qualification, or related professional qualification
- (Desirable) Teaching or training qualification
Why Join Recovery Connections?
You’ll be part of a lived-experience recovery organisation where:
- People and relationships are at the heart of everything we do
- You can see the real impact of your work every day
- We invest in your development and growth
We offer:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive, values-led team environment
- The chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career
Additional Information
- This role requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends and on-call support
- Subject to an enhanced DBS check
Click here to download a full job description for details of desirable skills, and to learn more about the role.
All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and upload it to our site when applying. We are unable to accept CV’s. Click here to download an application form.
If you are unable to complete the form, or have any questions for us, please use the contact options on this website, or write to [email protected].
