Opiate Recovery Worker

Cgl-; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 25 days

Wellness hour

Wellness hub

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Team support

Career development

Refer a Friend

Descripción de la vacante

Change Grow Live in London is seeking an Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join the Opiate Recovery Team, supporting individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol use. You will assess, plan care, reduce harm, and provide ongoing support.

You will build relationships with partner agencies, maintain records, manage caseloads, and work flexibly in a compassionate, detail‑oriented role. Full-time role located in Tower Hamlets with 37.5 hours per week.

Formación

• Experience delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, independent work style with good time management.
• Understanding of mental health interventions and best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Provide unwavering support to service users from initial contact through recovery.
• Implement tailored interventions to reduce harm from opiate use.
• Ensure a comprehensive detoxification plan with pre-detox and post-care support.
• Collaborate with partner organisations and community to refer to mutual aid groups.
• Advocate for involvement of family, service users, and community.
• Act as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
• Help service users social reintegration and promote recovery and self-determination.

Conocimientos

Opiate recovery interventions

Client advocacy

Record keeping

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.

As an Opiate Recovery Coordinator, you'll be part of the Opiate Recovery Team, supporting individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol use.

This is a challenging but rewarding role where you'll work with people experiencing complex needs, helping them achieve their recovery goals through assessment, care planning, harm reduction, and ongoing support.

No two days are the same. You'll need to be flexible, compassionate, curious, and a good listener. You'll build positive relationships, work alongside partner agencies, and support people to make meaningful changes in their lives.

You'll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and managing your caseload effectively, so attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Location: Tower Hamlets

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

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.

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.

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47)

Interview Date

25/11/2026

Closing Date

21/11/2026

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

Daniel Kornak-Marczewski | [e-mail] | 07423502662This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.