Recovery Motivator (Duty)
Job Summary
Recovery Motivator (Duty)
East Sussex: Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week: Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2028
The first conversation can change everything.
Every day people take brave steps towards the future they want. Sometimes that starts with making a phone call walking through a door or asking for support for the first time.
Those moments matter.
Thats why were looking for a Recovery Motivator to join our East Sussex team. Someone who can create a warm welcome build trust quickly and help people feel confident about what comes next.
This is more than a front-line role. Its an opportunity to be the person who helps someone feel heard understood and supported at a time when it can make the greatest difference.
If youre someone who enjoys connecting with people thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes in the power of possibility wed love to hear from you.
Youre Someone Who
You believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity compassion and respect.
You enjoy working with people and bringing warmth energy and positivity to your interactions.
You know how to listen without judgement communicate clearly and build trust with a wide range of people.
You might already have experience in health social care customer service community services peer support or the voluntary sector. Equally you may bring valuable lived experience and the ability to engage and inspire others through your own journey.
Most importantly youre someone who:
- Builds genuine connections with people from all backgrounds.
- Sees strengths and potential where others may only see challenges.
- Stays calm organised and adaptable when priorities change.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Brings empathy curiosity and a desire to help others succeed.
- Takes pride in making a positive difference however big or small.
Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contractedhours.
The Opportunity
As a Recovery Motivator within our duty team youll play a key role in shaping peoples first experience of our service.
Youll be the friendly face reassuring voice and trusted point of contact that helps individuals access support understand their options and begin moving towards the goals that matter most to them.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team youll help create an environment where people feel respected valued and empowered to take positive steps forward.
Your impact will include:
- Creating welcoming and positive first experiences for people accessing our service.
- Building trusting relationships that encourage engagement and ongoing participation.
- Helping people access the support advice and interventions most relevant to their needs.
- Supporting individuals to navigate services and make informed choices about their next steps.
- Promoting wellbeing safety and harm reduction through compassionate and non-judgemental conversations.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes.
- Contributing to an inclusive service where every individual feels respected heard and supported.
No two days are the same and thats part of what makes this role so rewarding.
Career Pathway
This is more than a role where you support change. Its a place where you can continue your own journey too.
At Change Grow Live were committed to helping our colleagues develop careers that are fulfilling ambitious and unique to them.
From day one youll have access to learning development and support that helps you build confidence broaden your skills and explore future opportunities.
Many colleagues who begin their careers as Recovery Motivators go on to progress into:
- Recovery Coordinator positions.
- Specialist intervention and engagement roles.
- Health and wellbeing services.
- Family and community-focused support roles.
- Quality training and service improvement opportunities.
- Team Leader and operational leadership positions.
Whether your goal is to develop specialist expertise deepen your knowledge or take your first steps into leadership well help you explore whats possible and support your growth every step of the way.
Why Change Grow Live
We know that when people feel supported trusted and empowered extraordinary things happen.
Thats true for the people who access our services and its true for our colleagues too.
Youll join a team that values collaboration kindness and innovation. A team where different perspectives are welcomed ideas are encouraged and everyones contribution matters.
Together were helping people build healthier lives stronger connections and brighter futures. And well support you to build your own future too.
What We Offer
Alongside a rewarding career and meaningful work youll have access to a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- A comprehensive wellbeing offer and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to learning development and career progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
- A supportive and inclusive working culture.
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.
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.
Our Approach to AI and Applications
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 those that are authentic specific and clearly demonstrate your skills experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
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.
Were excited to hear from talented candidates and may close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.