At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals on their recovery journey, providing tailored interventions and resources.
- Company: Change Grow Live, a compassionate organisation dedicated to empowering lives.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, wellness hours, career development, and discounts on shopping and leisure.
- Other info: Join us in promoting recovery and resilience within the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in substance use interventions and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.
Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator (focusing on Alcohol and Non-opiate) Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We are recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Liverpool service to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs.
Where: Liverpool
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
About You:
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.
- Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 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.
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. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
A note about using AI in your application: AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you. We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles. There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Antony Ungi | Antony.ungi@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Alcohol & Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator in Liverpool employer: Change Grow Live
Change Grow Live is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As a Mobile Non-Medical Prescriber in Nottinghamshire, you will benefit from comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community through recovery-focused interventions. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a generous benefits package, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about helping others.
