Alcohol Recovery Coordinator

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

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking an Alcohol Recovery Worker in Norwich to support service users through their recovery journey. This full-time role involves conducting assessments, managing group dynamics, and advocating for access to services. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Weekly wellness hour

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and independent with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry through their recovery journey.
• Conduct screening, assessments, recovery planning, and referrals.
• Design and deliver group sessions and workshops tailored to service needs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Education

Relevant experience in substance misuse

Job description

Change Grow Live Norfolk is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Service Users by offering support and respect in a safe environment. We treat each individual as unique and work collaboratively to find appropriate treatment and care options.

Our Core Values

Be open, be compassionate, and be bold. Our team members embody these values daily to help people change their lives, grow as individuals, and live to their full potential.

Job Opportunity: Alcohol Recovery Worker

We are seeking an experienced Alcohol Recovery Worker to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring they access the right interventions at the right time, tailored to their needs.

No two days are the same. We value flexibility, curiosity, and good listening skills, as we treat every person as an individual.

Location and Hours

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)

Salary and Contract

£27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (full-time, pro-rata for part-time)

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

1. Support service users from entry through their recovery journey.
2. Conduct screening, assessments, recovery planning, and referrals.
3. Reduce alcohol-related harm to individuals and the community.
4. Promote involvement of carers, service users, and the community.
5. Advocate for access to partnership services.
6. Support social reintegration, recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
7. Design and deliver group sessions and workshops tailored to service needs.
8. Review progress and concerns with co-facilitators post-group.
9. Support the alcohol team with community detox programs.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience.
• Experience managing group dynamics and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT knowledge.
• Proactive, independent, with strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in partnership with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change effectively, prioritizing service user needs.
• Adherence to information governance and safeguarding policies.
• Willingness to learn and support the development of others.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length, capped at 30 days.
• Weekly wellness hour, access to wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for training, career development, and progression.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme.

Sponsorship Information

This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route may be possible if salary requirements are met. More info can be found here.

Please reflect on this job description when completing your application to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

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