Overview: Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Service Users by offering support and respect in a safe environment. We treat each user as an individual and work with them to find appropriate treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold,' which our team members apply daily to help people change their lives, grow as individuals, and live to their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator with the skills and experience to assess and engage with service users, ensuring they access the right intervention at the right time to meet their needs.
Location and Salary
Where: Brighton
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full-time hours, pro-rata for part-time)
Responsibilities
* Supporting service users from entry into the service through their treatment and recovery journey
* Providing screening, assessment, recovery planning, and onward referral
* Reducing drug and alcohol-related harm to service users and the wider community
* Promoting involvement of carers, service users, and the community
* Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
* Supporting social reintegration, recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination
* Researching, designing, and preparing materials for groups/pods
* Delivering structured content within group settings at various recovery stages
* Engaging in debriefings and evaluations post-group sessions to review progress and address concerns
* Tailoring workshops to specific needs, such as anger management, sleep disorders, and relationships
Candidate Requirements
* Strong understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant work experience
* Experience working with groups and managing group dynamics
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT skills
* Proactive, with strong initiative, time management, and prioritization skills
* Knowledge of mental health interventions and services
* Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills and partnership experience
* Ability to manage change effectively with a focus on service user needs
* Commitment to information governance and safeguarding
* Willingness to learn and contribute to team development
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days
* Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly, Wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
* Supportive team environment
* Training, career development, and progression opportunities
* Refer-a-Friend Scheme
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