Recovery Motivator - Housing

At Change Grow Live we believe in people. We believe that with the right support everyone can make meaningful changes in their lives and were here to walk alongside them every step of the way.

Were looking for a passionate empathetic and motivated individual to join our friendly team in Croydon as a Recovery Motivator Housing Support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing housing challenges alongside issues related to substance use and recovery.

About the Role

Youll be working closely with individuals in structured treatment who are at risk of entering a housing crisis or experiencing homelessness. Your role will be to:

• Provide wraparound personcentred support that covers emotional practical and social aspects of tenancy sustainment

• Connect people with the services they need to improve health wellbeing and inclusion

• Work with emergency temporary and supported accommodations across the area

• Support budgeting access to education training and employment

• Collaborate with local partners including the local authority housing providers health and social care services and voluntary organisations

• Be a champion for change helping clients build resilience and move forward confidently

Youll play a key part in developing best practices in supporting individuals new to tenancies or at risk of losing their home helping us build a more joinedup responsive and compassionate housing support service.

Location: Croydon London
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 25077 per annum (based on fulltime hours pro rata is part time)

Allowances: 2195.72 Outer London Weigting (based on fulltime hours pro rata is part time)

*Please note: 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.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who brings both experience and empathy to this role. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong understanding of the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use particularly in relation to health housing employment personal relationships and social welfare

• Practical knowledge of the benefits system including experience supporting individuals with benefit applications

• Proven ability to engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds including those with complex or multiple needs

• Confidence and professionalism in managing challenging behaviours in a compassionate and personcentred way

• Good awareness of local services and pathways particularly those related to education training and recovery support

• Knowledge / understanding of local housing providers (Registered Social Landlords) and the tenancy issues that may affect people accessing our services

If youre passionate about supporting others and using your knowledge to help people build safer more stable lives wed love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (rising anually to 30 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays

• A paid Wellness Hour every week to support your wellbeing

• Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Shopping cinema and holiday discounts

• Training development and progression opportunities

• Referafriend scheme with bonus vouchers

• A welcoming supportive and inclusive team

If youre passionate about helping others and want to be part of a forwardthinking team committed to making real change wed love to hear from you.

When applying please take the time to reflect on the role description and how your experience aligns this really helps us get to know you better.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview