Alcohol Recovery Worker

Overview

We thrive when every voice counts — be part of the team supporting recovery in Southport.

At Change Grow Live Sefton, we believe that with the right support, change is possible for everyone. Every day, we work alongside people affected by alcohol use in our local communities to help them make positive changes, reduce harm, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We thrive in Sefton by recruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort. We are safe, healthy, agile and flexible. Together as a team, we are always learning, developing, and growing — identifying future talent and supporting leaders who will deliver lasting impact across Sefton. Everyone who works or volunteers with Change Grow Live Sefton experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts.

We are inclusive, we engage and connect at all levels, and we create the conditions for success for people, teams, and communities across the borough.

As an Alcohol Recovery Worker in our Sefton service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people on their recovery journey. You’ll carry out assessments and develop personalised recovery plans, deliver tailored one-to-one and group interventions, and provide outreach support to individuals such as street drinkers. Working closely with local partners, you’ll help reduce alcohol-related harm and promote long-term recovery, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

Where: Southport

Hours: 37.5 per week, full time

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 – £32,002.35 dependent on experience

*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.

Responsibilities

About the Role

In this role you will provide support and interventions to people primarily affected by alcohol use. Your work will involve:

• Carrying out assessments of need, including current use, history, health, and social situation.
• Developing personalised recovery plans with service users.
• Delivering alcohol-specific interventions, both one-to-one and through group work.
• Running community groups/pods to support people at different stages of recovery.
• Reducing alcohol-related harm and supporting safer choices.
• Working in partnership with local agencies to develop effective care pathways.
• Providing outreach to individuals such as street drinkers, supporting them to engage with treatment.
• Promoting resilience, peer support, and long-term recovery.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with people affected by alcohol or substance use.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour with empathy and professionalism.
• Skilled in building relationships and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable adults.
• Organised, proactive, and able to reflect on and improve your practice.
• A true team player who values inclusion, transparency, and continuous learning.

What We Offer

We want you to thrive too. That’s why we’ll give you:

• 25 days holiday(+ bank holidays), rising with length of service up to 30 days(+ bank holidays).
• A paid “Wellness Hour” each week, plus access to our wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• A range of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where your voice counts.

Be part of a team where every voice counts and every change matters

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK

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.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 – £32,002.35)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A – Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

4/10/2025

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

Jo Spencer | Jo.Spencer@cgl.org.uk

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