Recovery Coordinator

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator

Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We are recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs.

With this role you'll be working as part of the Wirral Ways Alcohol Team. The team supports people with their or their loved ones' Alcohol issues. You will be responsible for the caseload management of service users who are affected by alcohol use.

Where: Wirral

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be doing:

As a valued member of our team in Wirral, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:

• Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey.
• Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals.
• Minimising harm related to alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community.
• Advocating access to partnership services.
• Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

Now, let's talk about you. Here's what we're looking for:

To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills.
• Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.
• Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.
• Integrated working experience
• GP shared care work experience would be beneficial

In return, you'll receive:

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata), increasing incrementally each year for the first five years.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• A dedicated "Wellness" hour every week, alongside access to our Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Various perks, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Participation in our refer-a-friend scheme.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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 individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.

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 Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

8/4/2025

Closing Date

31/3/2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Steven Kelly | steven.kelly@cgl.org.uk | 01515561335

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.