Recovery Coordinator

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator

At CGL we are driven by a purpose: to transform lives. With compassion, respect, and determination, we provide tailored care that meets the unique needs of every individual, helping them reclaim their futures and embrace brighter tomorrows.

We stand by our core values: open, compassionate, bold. These values guide everything we do—empowering people to grow, change, and thrive.

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Recovery Coordinator to join our vibrant team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of supporting individuals, ensuring they receive the right interventions at the right time to help them achieve their goals.

You’ll work as part of a passionate team, delivering person-centred care and providing one-to-one and group-based support. Together, we’ll help people take control of their recovery and build brighter futures.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, resilience, and passion to a role where every day matters, then we want you on our team.

Location: Waltham Forest

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (dependent on experience, pro rata for part-time hours) Allowances: £2,195.72 Outer London Weighting (pro rata for part-time hours)

Contract: Permanent

*Please note: 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:

• Support people from their first contact with our service through their entire recovery journey.
• Provide screening, assessments, and recovery planning, tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs.
• Support individuals, families, and communities by reducing the harms associated with substance use.
• Facilitate group sessions and one-to-one interventions, helping people engage with their individual treatment plans.
• Advocate for those we support, ensuring access to partner agencies and community resources.
• Promote recovery, resilience, and peer support, enabling people to rebuild their lives.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience in a related field.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—alongside strong IT proficiency.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and manage a caseload.
• Knowledge of mental health services, interventions, and best practices.
• A team player with great interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Someone open to learning and development, committed to improving their skills and helping others grow.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days over five years.
• Well-being Support: A paid wellness hour each week and access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career Growth: Training, development, and progression opportunities to support your professional journey.
• Perks & Benefits: Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A Supportive Team: Work alongside passionate people who care about making a difference.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn rewards for recommending great people to join us.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a healthier, more empowered community in Croydon.

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

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

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

ILW / OLW / Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72)

Interview Date

8/5/2025

Closing Date

4/5/2025

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

Sharon Murphy | sharon.murphy@cgl.org.uk

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