Women’s Recovery Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Women’s Recovery Coordinator!

Are you driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Women’s Recovery Coordinator to join our team in Salisbury.

In partnership with Connect, we provide holistic, gender‑responsive community support to women experiencing substance misuse and additional complex needs. Our approach ensures every woman receives high‑quality care, tailored interventions, and the support needed to work towards meaningful recovery.

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Pension: 6% employer contribution

About the Role

As a Women’s Recovery Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting women experiencing multiple and complex disadvantages. You’ll manage a caseload of women, offering person‑centred interventions, practical guidance, and motivational recovery planning to help them achieve their goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 key‑working support around practical needs such as finances, housing, and employment
• Completing comprehensive needs assessments across nine life domains
• Creating and delivering strength‑based, personalised recovery plans
• Working collaboratively with voluntary, statutory, and criminal justice agencies
• Facilitating bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and upheld
• Monitoring recovery progress and maintaining accurate records in line with policy

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience supporting women with multiple complex needs
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and motivational interviewing
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team
• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel

Important Information

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres, this role is restricted to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding; the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Adults DBS check.

Why Join Us?

We are proud of the quality and impact of our work and we’re committed to growing and diversifying our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals across all backgrounds and sectors of society.

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A comprehensive training and development programme
• A generous pension scheme
• A supportive, positive, and values‑driven working environment

This role offers the opportunity to gain highly rewarding experience while making a meaningful contribution to the lives of women and families.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that truly values your contribution, apply now to become our next Women’s Recovery Coordinator.

Benefits:

• Bike2Work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Blue Light Card eligibility