Recovery Champion

Recovery Motivator Hastings

Bring your experience. Support others. Start something meaningful.

At Change Grow Live we believe that everyone has the potential to change the direction of their lives. Every day we provide safe supportive environments where people are treated with dignity respect and understanding.

Guided by our valuesBe open be compassionate be boldwe are committed to creating opportunities reducing barriers and helping people build healthier more fulfilling futures.

We are now looking for a Recovery Motivator to join our Hastings servicean opportunity designed to support individuals with lived experience to take their first steps into employment while making a real difference in their community.

About the role

This is a role built on connection and shared understanding.

As a Recovery Motivator you will be a welcoming and consistent presence within the service supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol use as well as their families carers and wider support networks.

You will:

• Act as a trusted and approachable point of contact within the service
• Support individuals to access the right services and support across East Sussex
• Work alongside staff and partners to strengthen community engagement
• Promote and support service user involvement and peer-led activities
• Help plan and facilitate recovery and wellbeing groups
• Contribute to a culture that is inclusive supportive and recovery-focused

This role is about using your experience to help others feel understood supported and able to move forward.

Location & contract

• Where: Hastings
• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
• Salary: Subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award

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

About you

You dont need to have done this role beforewhat matters is your motivation and lived experience.

You will be:

• Passionate about recovery and supporting others
• Compassionate empathetic and non-judgemental
• A confident communicator and able to build positive relationships
• Enthusiastic about community engagement and peer support
• Able to work flexibly and use your own initiative

Lived experience of drug and/or alcohol useeither personally or through supporting othersis welcomed and valued in this role.

What you can expect from us

Were committed to supporting your development and wellbeing:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays pro rata) increasing with service
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour and access to our wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• A supportive team with training development and progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme with reward vouchers

Additional information

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications

Our approach

We are building services that are:

• Inclusive and accessible
• Rooted in communities
• Focused on recovery and growth

Ready to take the next step

If youre ready to use your experience to support others and begin your journey with Change Grow Live we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience align with the role.

Where: Hastings

Hours: 15 hours per week

Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract until 31-Mar-2027

*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.

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.

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.