Dependency and Recovery Coordinator

At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to change the direction of their life. As a national charity rooted in compassion and evidence‑based practice, we work alongside people affected by substance use, helping them access the right support at the right time, in a way that recognises their strengths, needs and aspirations. We are now seeking a Dependency and Recovery Coordinator to join our Birmingham team, supporting individuals across Central and South Birmingham, with a primary base at Centre City Probation Office. This is a varied and rewarding role for a skilled practitioner who is confident working with complexity and committed to person‑centred, trauma‑informed practice. You will play a pivotal role in supporting people from point of entry into the service and throughout their recovery journey, ensuring timely access to appropriate interventions and coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users from initial engagement through treatment and recovery
• Delivering screening, assessment, recovery planning and onward referrals
• Reducing drug‑ and alcohol‑related harm for individuals and communities
• Promoting service user, carer and community involvement
• Providing advocacy and enabling access to partnership services
• Supporting social (re)integration, resilience, peer support and self‑determination
• Designing, preparing and delivering structured group work and pods
• Facilitating groups for people at different stages of recovery
• Participating in reflective debriefs and evaluations with co‑facilitators
• Tailoring workshops to meet identified needs, including areas such as anger management, sleep, and relationships
• Role requires flexibility, collaboration and a strong commitment to recovery‑oriented outcomes.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience working in a related field
• Experience delivering group work and managing group dynamics, including challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good IT capability
• The ability to work proactively, manage competing priorities and use your initiative
• Knowledge of mental health interventions, services and best practice
• Strong partnership‑working skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence in managing change while keeping service user needs at the centre
• A clear understanding of information governance and safeguarding responsibilities
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Working Hours, Contract & Salary

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £27,861.26 ‑ £32,002.35 per annum (pro rata for part‑time roles)
• Full‑time hours are 37.5 hours per week. Part‑time roles are paid pro rata based on contracted hours.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years\’ service
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour, alongside access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• A contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of discounts including shopping, cinema and holidays
• A supportive, inclusive and values‑driven team culture
• Ongoing learning, development and progression opportunities
• A generous Refer‑a‑Friend scheme

Other Information

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and MOJ vetting.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is encouraged.