Opiate Recovery Coordinator
Opiate Recovery Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our objective ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Opiate Recovery Worker to join our Norwich team who has theskills and experience to assess and engage with our service users ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual so being flexible curious and a good listener are key.
Our Norfolk service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team featuring dedicated staff including a service manager consultant psychiatrists and psychologists medical professionals caring nurses empathetic recovery staff dedicated volunteers efficient administrators and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Norwich Norfolk
Hours:Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary:27861..35 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our servicethroughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referrals.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use either through group sessions or oneonone engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive recoveryfocused plan including predetox preparation and postcare support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members service users and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration enabling them to lead fulfilling and purposedriven lives. This includes promoting recovery resilience peer support and selfdetermination.
About You:
Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.- Excel in both verbal and written communication with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions services and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What We Offer: - 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee
- Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits including discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training career development and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview GOV (www)
Fulltime hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For parttime roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
