Opiate Recovery Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization in London as an Opiate Recovery Worker, where your role is crucial in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. This full-time position involves implementing tailored interventions and collaborating with community resources to foster a safe environment for service users. With a commitment to compassion and empowerment, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while progressing your career.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training and career development

Wellness hour each week

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Strong understanding of mental health interventions and best practices.
• Willing to pursue continuous learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact throughout their recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing harm caused by opiate use.
• Collaborate with organizations to enhance recovery resources available to service users.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Job description

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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 Camden service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate 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.

At our Camden service, we are dedicated to providing support for individuals who access our services. We aim to empower every individual by offering holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. We provide a range of options, including one-to-one and group sessions, complemented by medical and clinical treatments.

Location Camden - Kilburn

Full Time Hours 37.5 per week working on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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 £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

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.

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 with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

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

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 here Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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

Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)

26/6/2025

Jay Rossi | [e-mail]

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

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