At Change Grow Live, we believe in people. We believe that with the right support, everyone can make meaningful changes in their lives — and we’re here to walk alongside them every step of the way. We’re looking for a passionate, empathetic, and motivated individual to join our friendly team in Croydon as a Recovery Motivator – Housing Support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing housing challenges alongside issues related to substance use and recovery. About the Role You’ll be working closely with individuals in structured treatment who are at risk of entering a housing crisis or experiencing homelessness. Your role will be to: Provide wraparound, person-centred support that covers emotional, practical, and social aspects of tenancy sustainment Connect people with the services they need to improve health, wellbeing, and inclusion Work with emergency, temporary, and supported accommodations across the area Support budgeting, access to education, training, and employment Collaborate with local partners including the local authority, housing providers, health and social care services, and voluntary organisations Be a champion for change, helping clients build resilience and move forward confidently You’ll play a key part in developing best practices in supporting individuals new to tenancies or at risk of losing their home — helping us build a more joined-up, responsive, and compassionate housing support service. Location: Croydon, London Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,077 per annum (based on full-time hours, pro rata is part time) Allowances: £ 2,195.72 Outer London Weigting (based on full-time hours, pro rata is part time) *Please note: 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. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and empathy to this role. The ideal candidate will have: A strong understanding of the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use, particularly in relation to health, housing, employment, personal relationships, and social welfare Practical knowledge of the benefits system, including experience supporting individuals with benefit applications Proven ability to engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with complex or multiple needs Confidence and professionalism in managing challenging behaviours in a compassionate and person-centred way Good awareness of local services and pathways, particularly those related to education, training, and recovery support Knowledge / understanding of local housing providers (Registered Social Landlords) and the tenancy issues that may affect people accessing our services If you’re passionate about supporting others and using your knowledge to help people build safer, more stable lives, we’d love to hear from you. What We Offer 25 days annual leave (rising anually to 30 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays A paid ‘Wellness Hour’ every week to support your wellbeing Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme Contributory pension scheme Shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts Training, development, and progression opportunities Refer-a-friend scheme with bonus vouchers A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team Apply Now If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to making real change — we’d love to hear from you. When applying, please take the time to reflect on the role description and how your experience aligns — this really helps us get to know you better. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK CGL SPOT (19) (£25,077.00 - £25,077.00) Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72) 12/5/2025 Suzanne Morgan | suzanne.morgan@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.