Recovery Coordinator

CIH International Housing Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Training and progression

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking Recovery Coordinators to support individuals impacted by substance misuse on their recovery journey. The role involves managing caseloads, delivering evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with clinicians within our Opiate team.

The position is part-time (22.5 hrs/week) with pro rata pay and opportunities for training, development, and progression within a compassionate, values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, non-judgemental, person-centred approach.
• Ability to build trust with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• A full UK driving licence and own vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals in structured opiate treatment.
• Conduct assessments and create tailored recovery plans.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions and harm reduction advice.
• Support OST patients and coordinate with prescribing clinicians.
• Promote recovery by linking education, housing, health and social care.
• Lead regular key-working sessions and adapt plans as needed.
• Carry out safeguarding for adults and children per procedures.
• Encourage engagement with peer support and recovery groups.
• Collaborate with GPs, mental health, probation, housing and social care.
• Maintain confidential electronic case records per policy.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and clinical supervision.
• Support clients through completion and aftercare.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant professional qualification desirable

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve their potential?

We are looking for compassionate and motivated Recovery Coordinators to join our team, supporting individuals affected by substance misuse on their recovery journey within our Opiate team.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, promote positive change, and make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will work with individuals to identify their strengths, aspirations, and recovery goals, helping them access the support they need to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence.

Location:

Stockton-On-Tees

Hours:

Part time, 22.5 per week

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

About the Role:

• Manage a caseload of individuals accessing structured treatment for opiate dependence.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction advice.
• Support individuals prescribed opioid substitution treatment (OST), ensuring regular reviews and close partnership working with prescribing clinicians.
• Promote recovery capital by supporting access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, family support, and community resources.
• Facilitate regular key working sessions, monitoring progress and adapting recovery plans where appropriate.
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children, escalating concerns in accordance with local and organisational procedures.
• Encourage engagement with peer support, mutual aid groups, and recovery communities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, mental health services, probation, housing providers, social care, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic case records in accordance with CGL policies and data protection legislation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision.
• Support individuals through planned treatment completion, aftercare, and sustained recovery.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach.
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A current full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience in health, social care, mental health, criminal justice, substance misuse services, or a related field is desirable.
• A relevant professional qualification is desirable; however, equivalent experience and a passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes will also be considered.

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.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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.

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

Interview Date

29/9/2026

Closing Date

25/9/2026

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

Carrie Roberts | [e-mail] | 07738997233

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