Opiate Recovery Coordinator

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and compassionate team dedicated to empowering individuals on their recovery journey. This role as a Recovery Coordinator involves assessing and engaging with service users to ensure they receive the right interventions at the right time. With a focus on tailored support, you'll work collaboratively with a diverse team to foster personal growth and resilience. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and career development, while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about helping others and want to develop your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping and holidays

Career development opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Strong communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Understanding of mental health interventions and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions to reduce harm from opiate use.
• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance recovery resources.

Skills

Intervention delivery for opiate use

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Time management

Mental health understanding

Interpersonal skills

Change navigation

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change 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 of being 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.

Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our Tameside service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant Tameside team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Recovery Coordinator 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.

Our Tameside service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team, featuring dedicated staff including a service manager, consultant psychiatrists and psychologists, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.

Full Time Hours: 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)

Contract Type: 6 months fixed term contract from contract starting.

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.

Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live?

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.

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)

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

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

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

20/5/2025

Closing Date

7/5/2025

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

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