Recovery Champion

AtChange Grow Live our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support respect and a safe environment where we tailor our approach to each individuals needs to find the best treatment and support options. 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 aRecovery Champion to join our Peterborough service.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directlyimpactedby their own substance misuse and the people who care for them familymembersand friends; as well as working with key partners to empower communities.

Where: Peterborough

Hours: 12 per week

Contract: Permanent

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.

Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award

About the role:

• Provide a welcoming and consistent environment inopen accessarea

• Createlinks with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and alcohol who are not in touch with mainstream services those isolated in communities unaware of services or who do not feel services are forthem

• Attendteam meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and findingsolutions

• Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goalsregardingtheir recovery and to support families affected by drugs and alcohol to discuss their personal goals and supportneeds

• Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness signposting to relevantagencies

• Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up andidentifyingspecialist advice /support and recovery opportunities.

About you:

• Livedexperienceof drug or/and alcohol misuse

• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsalong withgood IT skills

• Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs whilstremainingempathetic and non-judgemental towards Service Users

• Confident in working alone as well as part of ateam

• Canremain calm underpressure

• Ableto travel as including where public transport is notavailable

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

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.

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.