Recovery Motivator

Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

Do you have lived experience of substance use Would you like to use that experience to help and support others If so this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to join our team as aRecovery Motivatorsupporting service users in Reading to engage with substance use treatment in the community. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directly impacted by their own substance use as well as working with key partners to empower communities.

Where: Birmingham-wide Team based at our East hub in Stechford

Hours: 37.5 hour per week

Full Time Salary: 25077.00 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed term contract of 12 months

*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.

• Meet individuals to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and encourage individuals to engage with substance use treatment
• Createlinks with stakeholders and local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and alcohol who are hard to reach those who are at risk of being recalled to prison those isolated in communities unaware of services or who do not feel services are for them
• Attendteam meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions
• Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness signposting to relevant agencies

About you:

• Lived experience of drug or/and alcohol use
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsalong withgood IT skills
• Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental towardService Users
• Confident in working alone as well as part of a team
• Canremain calm under pressure
• Ableto travel asrequired including where public transport is not available
• A willingness to undergo Prison Vetting and MOJ Vetting.

What we will give to you:

• 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.

• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selectionof benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive vouchers if candidate is successful.

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

Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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 -

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.