Alcohol Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Alcohol Recovery Worker in Tower Hamlets, London, where you'll provide personalized support to individuals on their recovery journey. You'll engage with service users, conduct assessments, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure effective treatment and care. This full-time role offers a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development, and a competitive salary package. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

25 days annual leave

Paid Wellness hour

Employee Assist Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of substance misuse issues and experience in the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of mental health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support service users throughout their treatment journey.
• Conduct screening and develop recovery plans.
• Minimise harm related to alcohol use.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Approach

Job description

Overview

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: Alcohol Recovery Worker

Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Alcohol Recovery Worker to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. With this role you’ll be working as part of the alcohol team in our busy service.

At RESET Tower Hamlets, we are dedicated to providing support for individuals who access our services. We aim to empower every individual by offering holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. We provide a range of options, including one-to-one and group sessions, complemented by medical and clinical treatments.

Where: Tower Hamlets

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Allowances: Inner London Weighting £4,133.14 (paid pro rata)

Fixed term Contract: Maternity Cover until 31st March 2026

* 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

The Role:

As a valued member of our team in London, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:

• Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey.
• Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals.
• Minimising harm related to alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community.
• Advocating access to partnership services.
• Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
• Supporting service users with their indentified alcohol treatment pathway.
• Supporting the alcohol team with facilitated groups and workshops as well as offering 1:1 interventions.

Now let's talk about you, here's what we're looking for:

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills.
• Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.
• Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
• 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
• 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.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

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

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)

Interview Date

20/6/2025

Closing Date

15/6/2025

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

Tobi Adeladan | [e-mail] post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.