Recovery Coordinator - Non-Opiate

Change doesn’t happen all at once. It starts with a moment—and the right support at the right time. Every day, people reach out to us at that moment—ready, unsure, or somewhere in between. What they need isn’t just a service. They need someone who listens, understands, and helps them take the next step. At Change Grow Live, we believe in people—their potential to change, to grow, and to rebuild their lives. Guided by our values— Be open, be compassionate and be bold —we create environments where recovery is possible, and where every person is treated as an individual.

As a Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator in our Croydon service, you’ll be at the centre of someone’s recovery journey. You’ll work with individuals using non-opiate substances—including cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and other drugs—supporting them to understand their use, reduce harm, and make meaningful, sustainable changes. You won’t just manage a caseload—you’ll build relationships, create trust, and support people to regain control and move forward in ways that work for them. This is work that is person-focused, complex and deeply rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support individuals from first contact through to sustained recovery
• Deliver non-opiate focused interventions, both one-to-one and in group settings
• Develop personalised recovery and harm reduction plans
• Work with individuals to understand the impact of non-opiate substance use on their mental and physical health
• Coordinate care for individuals with complex needs, working in a supportive and strengths-based way
• Work closely with mental health services, GPs, and other partners to deliver joined-up, holistic support
• Support individuals in their homes or community settings where appropriate, including welfare and pre-discharge visits
• Deliver group work, education sessions and structured support programmes
• Connect people into community support, mutual aid and wider recovery networks
• Advocate for service users, ensuring their voice is heard across services
• Support individuals to rebuild their lives, strengthen resilience and regain independence

Who We’re Looking For

• You bring both professional capability and genuine care.
• You will have experience supporting people affected by non-opiate substance use or wider substance misuse
• Confidence working with individuals at different stages of change
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships
• A good understanding of mental health, safeguarding and risk management
• The ability to work independently, using initiative while managing competing priorities
• Resilience, adaptability and commitment to doing what’s right for the people you support

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
• A supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel part of something meaningful

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, we cannot support new visa applications or extensions. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Salary: CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35). Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72). Closing date: 17/5/2026.