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 collaboratively to find suitable treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate, and be bold’, which our team members embody 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 who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with service users, ensuring they access the right interventions at the right time to meet their needs.
No two days are the same. We treat every person as an individual, so flexibility, curiosity, and good listening skills are essential.
Location: Crawley
Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full-time hours, pro-rata for part-time)
About the role
* Supporting service users from entry into the service through their treatment/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 (re)integration, enabling meaningful and purposeful lives, and promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination
* Researching, designing, and preparing materials for groups/pods
* Delivering structured group content at various stages of recovery
* 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, relationships, etc.
About you
* Strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience in a similar field
* Experience managing group dynamics, including conflict or challenging behavior
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT skills
* Proactive, with strong initiative, time management, and prioritization skills
* Knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices
* Supportive team player with interpersonal skills to work with professionals, agencies, and stakeholders
* Ability to manage change effectively, prioritizing service user needs
* Understanding of information governance and safeguarding procedures
* Willingness to learn and contribute to the professional development of oneself and others
What we offer
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length (up to 30 days)
* Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly, Wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
* Supportive team environment
* Training, career development, and progression opportunities
* Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
Please ensure your application reflects the details outlined above to demonstrate how your skills and experiences align with the role.
If you require sponsorship, note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the salary requirements. More information can be found here.
If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you.
Closing dates: 30/7/2025 (CGL points 23 to 28, £27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
Contact: Marc Perring | marc.perring@cgl.org.uk | 07810797947
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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