Male Engagement Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live are 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 are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Male Engagement Recovery Coordinator for an identified caseload of males. The aim of the post is to work to build real relationships with vulnerable and at-risk men giving them the support they need to move forward in life. The role will focus on opening doors to better opportunities improving health and wellbeing increasing safety and reducing offending behaviours by working to connect them to the right interventions whether thats medical treatment or psychological support. By being part of a strong multi-disciplinary team and collaborating with a wide range of partners you will make sure men get the right help at the right time support thats joined-up practical and life-changing.

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.

Where:Gateshead

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary: 27861.26 - 32002.35 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the role:

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• To support men to engage with the Substance Misuse Service.
• Assist in co-ordinating access to substance misuse interventions for men as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
• To signpost or refer men with mental health offending behaviours domestic abuse or other vulnerabilities to the appropriate services.
• Participate in assertive outreach to support men in the community deemed as vulnerable.
• To represent CGL in appropriate forums and networks both locally and nationally relating to women only services and facilities.
• To contribute to the implementation and promotion of the service and champion men only issues
  To be part of a high performing team that achieves targets as set across a range to key deliverables.

About you:

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience in effective risk management planning working with males with specific and complex needs.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
• Experience of providing harm reduction advice and information that reduces the potential negative impact of drug use on individuals their families/carers and communities and which improves physical and psychological health and well-being.
• The post holder will have the prior knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable men.
• Experience working in substance misuse or criminal justice services.
• The experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs.
• The ability to work with and manage challenging behavior.
• Knowledge of local geographical area.
• Knowledge of local services including mutual aid networks.
• Work with agencies and individuals outside of the normal geographical area covered.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview -

Close early

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we would love to talk to you.