Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users’ lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. With this role you’ll be working as part of CGL Walsall, The Beacon, Opioid team. The role has a set base, however there is a requirement to be flexible and provide outreach to people’s homes and partner agencies.

Where Walsall

Full Time Hours 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary Range £27,861.26 – £32,002.35

Contract Type Permanent

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 Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you’ll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• A dedicated ‘Wellness’ hour each week, access to a ‘Wellness’ hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• 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.

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

N/A – Outside London Weighting Area

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

victoria white | victoria.white@cgl.org.uk | 07423122021