Opiate Recovery Navigator

CIH International Housing Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Training and progression

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Job summary

Change Grow Live in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking Recovery Coordinators to support individuals impacted by substance misuse on their recovery journey. The role involves managing caseloads, delivering evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with clinicians within our Opiate team.

The position is part-time (22.5 hrs/week) with pro rata pay and opportunities for training, development, and progression within a compassionate, values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, non-judgemental, person-centred approach.
• Ability to build trust with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• A full UK driving licence and own vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals in structured opiate treatment.
• Conduct assessments and create tailored recovery plans.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions and harm reduction advice.
• Support OST patients and coordinate with prescribing clinicians.
• Promote recovery by linking education, housing, health and social care.
• Lead regular key-working sessions and adapt plans as needed.
• Carry out safeguarding for adults and children per procedures.
• Encourage engagement with peer support and recovery groups.
• Collaborate with GPs, mental health, probation, housing and social care.
• Maintain confidential electronic case records per policy.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and clinical supervision.
• Support clients through completion and aftercare.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant professional qualification desirable

Job description

Change Grow Live in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking Recovery Coordinators to support individuals impacted by substance misuse on their recovery journey. The role involves managing caseloads, delivering evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with clinicians within our Opiate team.

The position is part-time (22.5 hrs/week) with pro rata pay and opportunities for training, development, and progression within a compassionate, values-led organisation.