Opiate Recovery Coordinator

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

Job summary

A community support organization seeks an Opiate Recovery Coordinator in Kilburn. The role involves assessing and engaging service users, delivering tailored interventions for opiate use, and collaborating with other organizations. This full-time position offers a salary range of £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 based on experience and includes Inner London Weighting. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Variety of discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Strong understanding of mental health interventions and best practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users during their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions for reducing harm from opiate use.
• Collaborate with organizations to enhance recovery resources.

Skills

Knowledge of interventions for service users affected by opiate use

Verbal and written communication

Proficient IT skills

Excellent time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

AtChange Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values ofbeing open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate RecoveryCoordinator to join our team 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. The role will also involve covering GP Shared Care within Camden, having a mixed caseload

This is a full time office based role

Location: Kilburn.

Hours: full time, 37.5 per week.

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

Allowance:£4133.14 InnerLondon Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours).

Full-time 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

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 opiate 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 opiate 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.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey withChange Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.

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)

Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)

Closing Date:

23/11/2025

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