Recovery Worker Programmes Group

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes Do you have experience delivering group interventions facilitating workshops and helping individuals move towards recovery

We are seeking a Recovery Worker - Programmes Group to join our team. This role will focus on delivering engaging and evidence-based recovery groups workshops and structured interventions while also supporting service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

The role combines direct client work with the opportunity to design develop and enhance recovery programmes that make a real difference. Based on the Programme Groups Worker role specifics and Recovery Worker responsibilities.

Where: Barnet

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

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

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our servicethroughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Facilitaiton of the Atlas programme
• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive recovery-focused plan including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
• Research design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/pods.
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitator/s after groups/pods have taken place.
• Lead on graduation events for service users who have completed the programme.
• Review service user feedback and make adjustments as necessary.
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the SUs such as: anger management sleep disorders relationships etc.
• Research and confirm community venues as needed

About You

Were looking for someone who combines professionalism compassion and enthusiasm with a genuine commitment to helping people achieve positive change.

You will ideally bring:

Essential

• A strong understanding of substance misuse recovery and harm reduction approaches.
• Experience working within drug and alcohol services healthcare social care or a related field.
• Experience facilitating groups and managing group dynamics effectively.
• Knowledge and experience of motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to build effective therapeutic relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to safeguarding confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• A commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience developing and delivering structured recovery programmes.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of evidence-based group interventions
• Relevant qualification in counselling group work mental health health and social care or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• 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 bank holidays(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.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we would love to talk to you.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be areally helpfultool when putting together your application and were happy for you to use it. Howeverwhat 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 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.