Recovery Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Coordinator to join their Manchester team. This role involves engaging with service users, conducting assessments, and developing personalized recovery plans. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of substance misuse issues, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to support individuals in their recovery journey. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and empowers individuals to lead meaningful lives through holistic support and tailored interventions.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support service users throughout their treatment journey.
• Conduct assessments and develop recovery plans.
• Advocate for access to partnership services.

Skills

Substance Misuse Understanding

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Time Management

Mental Health Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. For this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a wide range of treatment interventions and programmes.

At our Manchester 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.

Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 (dependent on experience)

Responsibilities

The Role:

As a valued member of our team in Manchester, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:

• Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey.
• Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals.
• Minimising harm related to drug and alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community.
• Advocating access to partnership services.
• Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

About You:

To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills.
• Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.
• Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising yearly for the first 5 years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Several benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.

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 here.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

25/10/2024

Closing Date

15/10/2024

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

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad), we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people, and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.