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Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live
locationRichmond Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3RL, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Full Time
Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills 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.

Our service operates flexibly to support clients, including late openings during the week and a Saturday morning provision. You will be expected to take part in a rota alongside other Recovery Coordinators to support these hours, and to undertake other duties as required to meet the needs of the service or service users.

Where: Brighton - Richmond House

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type: 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.

Responsibilities

Role Overview

You will primarily work within our Generic Team, with opportunities to support other teams depending on service needs. The team provides person-centred support to individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues, helping them achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage a structured caseload of clients, ensuring consistent engagement and delivery of high-quality support. You will provide tailored interventions to meet individual needs while maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed case records. An excellent understanding of safeguarding is essential, as you will be required to identify, assess, and respond appropriately to risk.

You will liaise effectively with external agencies and partner organisations to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to respond positively to changing priorities and service demands.

The service operates flexibly to meet client needs, including a late opening during the week and Saturday morning provision. Recovery Coordinators are expected to work during these times as required, participating in a rota system to ensure consistent service delivery.

About You

You will have strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, showing flexibility and resilience when priorities need to change.

Attention to detail is essential, alongside confidence in completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding principles and either experience in, or the ability to develop skills in, managing a caseload. Strong IT skills are essential, as you will be required to use digital systems for recording, reporting, and communication within the service.

What to Expect

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with individuals to support their recovery and wellbeing, while being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment, making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

What we will give to you:
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll 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
  • Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Interview process

This role involves a two-stage interview process. Candidates who are successful at the initial stage will be invited to progress to a second-stage interview.

Stage 1: Competency Interview
Date: TBC
Location: Richmond House, Richmond Road, Brighton, BN10 8BD

Stage 2: Values-Based Interview
Date: TBC
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

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.

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

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

Millie Why | Millie.Why@cgl.org.uk

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