Recovery Worker - Housing Support

Seeking a Residential Housing Support Recovery Worker

Be a part of something life-changing.
At Change Grow Live we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change their direction grow as individuals and live life to its full potential. Were a charity that puts people firstwhether thats the individuals we support or our incredible colleagues.

Were currently looking for a compassionate and organised Residential Housing Support Recovery Worker to join our Kent Recovery Houses team. These recovery-focused homes provide structured accommodation and person-centred support for adults who are abstinent from drugs and alcohol and committed to their ongoing recovery.

As a key member of the team youll support residents in building independence maintaining abstinence and preparing to move on to longer-term housing. Youll also help manage the practical elements of supported housingfrom tenancy agreements and rent accounts to health and safety and maintenance.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in supported housing or recovery services who is ready to bring their skills empathy and energy to a team thats transforming lives every day.

Full Time Hours:37.5 per week

Full time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35 (Dependent on experience pro rata for part time hours).

*Please note: 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:

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Youll be working closely with residents to support their recovery and promote independent living in a safe stable environment. Youll provide person-centred keywork support while also managing tenancy agreements rent accounts and coordinating housing benefit applications.

Youll also:

• Carry out regular health & safety and property checks

• Liaise with maintenance teams and external housing bodies

• Support residents in accessing move-on housing and community resources

• Work as part of a passionate team who are driven by compassion and hope

This role is based across our Folkestone and Canterbury projects.

About you:

Youll be someone who is committed to empowering people on their recovery journeys and confident working in a structured housing environment. Youll bring both compassion and practicality with a strong understanding of housing legislation welfare benefits and health & safety compliance.

Were especially looking for people who have:

• Experience in supported accommodation housing management or social housing

• Knowledge of tenancy agreements and rent arrears processes

• A flexible approach and strong team ethic

• Experience in substance misuse social care or recovery work (desirable)

• The ability to travel between Folkestone and Canterbury as needed

What youll get from us:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) increasing with service

• Paid Wellness Hour every week

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellness Hub

• Training and career development opportunities

• Discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more

• A friendly and supportive workplace where your voice matters

• Refer a Friend scheme

Join a team that helps people rebuild their lives.

Were proud to be a values-led organisation and an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds cultures identities and lived experiences. If youre passionate about making a difference and committed to creating safe inclusive spaces where people can thrive wed love to hear from you.

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 -

Interviews will be held either on 23rd or 24th Spetember 2025