Community Recovery Worker

We are looking for aCommunity RecoveryWorkerto join the team in our vibrant Great Yarmouth service.

In this role youll work from our Great Yarmouth hub and also within the community partnering with various agencies such as the hostels in Great Yarmouth to provide tailored support for individuals facing substance use challenges particularly those with additional barriers such as physical helath issues language needs or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Please note due to the travelling involved with this role it is essential to have a driving licence and access to a veichle.

Where: Great Yarmouth Norfolk

Hours:Full Time 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35 dependent on experience pro rata for part time hours

Contract Type: Permanent

*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.

What Youll Be Doing

In this role youll play a vital part in supporting individuals as they navigate their recovery journey. Whether youre using your lived experience professional skills or both youll help people find their strengths overcome challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.

• Building Trust and Supporting Recovery: Youll be there from the very first contact guiding individuals through assessments planning and onward referrals ensuring they receive the support they need.
• Promoting Growth and Independence: Youll encourage resilience peer connections and self-determination empowering individuals to lead purposeful fulfilling lives.
• Reducing Harm and Fostering Integration: Youll help reduce the risks associated with substance use and support people in reconnecting with their communities.
• Championing Advocacy and Access: Youll advocate for individuals to access services and resources ensuring no barriers stand in their way.
• Contributing to Meaningful Activities: Youll help design deliver and evaluate group activities that are creative impactful and tailored to those you support.

About you:

This role is for someone who is adaptable eager to learn and determined to empower others to overcome challenges. Whether your experience is personal professional or both your unique perspective and willingness to grow make you an ideal candidate. If youre ready to bring your energy compassion and resilience to this role we want to hear from you.

• Lived Experience or Understanding of Substance Use Challenges: Your personal journey or understanding of substance use and recovery gives you a unique perspective and ability to empathise with those you support.
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: You are a great listener a clear communicator and comfortable learning new IT skills to enhance your work.
• Proactive and Eager to Learn: You bring energy and initiative ready to develop your skills manage your time effectively and embrace challenges with a positive outlook.
• Awareness of Mental Health and Recovery: Whether through experience or curiosity youre passionate about understanding mental health and the journey to recovery and youre ready to expand your knowledge in these areas.
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative: You work well with others valuing the strengths of diverse teams and building strong relationships with professionals stakeholders and the community.
• A Commitment to Making a Difference: You understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality and are eager to grow improve and contribute to the success of the team and the people we support.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holidaypro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service (up to 30 days)
• PaidWellness houreach week and access to a dedicated Wellness Hub.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to staff discounts for shopping cinema and more.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunitiesto help you grow your career.
• Arefer-a-friendscheme with voucher reward if the candidate is successful.

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.

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.