Recovery Coordinator

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Alcohol Recovery Workerwho has theskills and experience to assess and engage with our service users ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual so being flexible curious and a good listener are key.

Where: Westminster

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term unitl 31/3/2027

*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.

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referral
• Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
• Promoting carer service user and community involvement
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination
• Research design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
• Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users such as: anger management sleep disorders relationships etc
• Supporting the alcohol team with the monthly community detox

About you:

• Have a strong understandingof substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and writtenwith good IT skills
• Proactiveand able to work on own initiativewith excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledgeof mental health interventionsservicesand good practice
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skillswith the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionalsagenciesand internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour access to our Wellness Hub and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Were committed to your development with extensive training funded learning and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay a contributory pension scheme and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bankholidays(pro rata) increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive values-led team where youll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible were open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy worklife balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping cinema trips holidays and more along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application and were happy for you to use it. However what were most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences achievements and strengths so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact youve made in previous roles.

Theres no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are authentic specific and clearly demonstrate your skills experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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. 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.

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.

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support where every individuals well-being is at the heart of what we do.