Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Northgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization focusing on recovery support is seeking a part-time Recovery Coordinator in Northgate. The role involves providing unwavering support to service users, implementing harm reduction strategies, and collaborating with community organizations. Ideal candidates will have experience with interventions for substance use, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness hour each week

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.
• Strong understanding of mental health interventions and services.
• Proactive and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions to reduce harm from substance use.
• Collaborate with organizations to enhance recovery resources.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use interventions

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a 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.

Location: Within this role you'll be working as part of the West Sussex Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network. The role is based in our East Team covering Crawley and Mid Sussex. There will be an expectation for the post holder to work from other locations across West Sussex as required.

Part Time Hours: 18.75 per week. Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35.

Contract Details

• 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

• 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 substance 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance 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.

Benefits

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

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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) N/A – Outside London Weighting Area