Manchester Recovery Intervention Specialist

Change Grow Live; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, etc.

Friendly and supportive team

Training, career development &progress

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Manchester is seeking an Intervention Worker to support service users through triage, psychosocial interventions and coordinated care within a compassionate team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) on a fixed-term contract to 31/03/2028, with a robust benefits package and a focus on community-based recovery.

You will work with individuals facing substance misuse challenges, promoting collaboration with carers and partners and helping people access appropriate treatment

Qualifications

• Has a solid understanding of substance misuse issues.
• Commitment to collaborative working and building partnerships.
• Strong time management and initiative-taking abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and foster effective relationships.
• Dedication to embracing and promoting our values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users in accessing treatment through personalised triage assessments.
• Delivering brief and psychosocial interventions, individually or in groups, for those using alcohol and non-opiate substances.
• Documenting interventions accurately and promptly to ensure a seamless treatment process.
• Promoting involvement from carers, service users, and the community to create a collaborative support network.
• Supporting social reintegration and recovery, promoting resilience and self-determination.
• Facilitating access to mutual aid and supporting interventions for overall wellbeing.

Job description

Change Grow Live in Manchester is seeking an Intervention Worker to support service users through triage, psychosocial interventions and coordinated care within a compassionate team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) on a fixed-term contract to 31/03/2028, with a robust benefits package and a focus on community-based recovery.

You will work with individuals facing substance misuse challenges, promoting collaboration with carers and partners and helping people access appropriate treatment