Recovery Coordinator

CIH International Housing Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Wellness hour weekly

Pension scheme

Discounts

Training & development

Refer-a-Friend

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a passionate Recovery Coordinator to join our team at HMP Portland. This role focuses on building relationships with service users, delivering recovery plans, and coordinating referrals to support lasting change.

We offer 37.5 hours per week, permanent, with generous leave and wellbeing benefits. The role emphasises person-centred care, collaboration with healthcare and partner agencies, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Passion for recovery and supporting vulnerable people.
• Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, or related field.
• Strong communication and excellent organisational skills.
• Thrives in collaborative, person-centred environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with service users.
• Complete assessments, recovery plans, and referrals.
• Deliver engaging group sessions and workshops.
• Support people to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm.
• Promote recovery, independence, and social reintegration.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare and partner agencies.
• Empower individuals to make lasting changes.

Skills

Recovery experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to learning

Job description

Overview

At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow, and live life to its full potential. Guided by our values of Be Open, Be Compassionate, and Be Bold, we support people facing drug and alcohol challenges with dignity, respect, and personalised care.

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Recovery Coordinator to join our team at HMP Portland. If you're driven by helping people overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Location: HMP Portland

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

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

What You’ll Do

• Building positive, trusting relationships with service users
• Completing assessments, recovery plans, and referrals
• Delivering engaging group sessions and workshops
• Supporting people to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm
• Promoting recovery, independence, and social reintegration
• Working collaboratively with healthcare and partner agencies
• Empowering individuals to make positive, lasting changes in their lives

What We’re Looking For

• Is passionate about recovery and supporting vulnerable people
• Has experience working in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, or a related field
• Is a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Thrives in a collaborative, person-centred environment
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development

What we will give to you:

• 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.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progressio n opportunities
• Generous 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

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

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

Laura Pauffley | [e-mail] | 01305 715883

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