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're seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs.

At our Accrington service, we are dedicated to providing support for individuals who access our services. We aim to empower every individual by offering holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. We provide a range of options, including one-to-one and group sessions, complemented by medical and clinical treatments.

Where: Accrington, Lancashire

Hours: 37.5 per week (full time)

Salary: £27,449 - £31,529 per year dependant on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata if part time)

Contract: 18 month fixed term contract

Responsibilities

The Role:

As a valued member of our team in Accrington, 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 drug and 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.

About You:

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.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service for the first 5 years.
• 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.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• 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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41)

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:

Kristy Allott | kristy.allott@cgl.org.uk | 07880314232

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