Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 2 bank holidays

Wellness hour and Wellness hub

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training and progression

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to support people affected by drug and alcohol misuse within a recovery-focused service. You will engage service users, families and communities to access the right interventions at the right time and move forward in their recovery journey.

The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, delivering psychosocial interventions and working with GPs, mental health teams and housing providers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse professionals and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals in structured treatment for opiate dependence.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and recovery plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, motivational interviewing and harm reduction advice.
• Support individuals prescribed OST with regular reviews and collaboration with clinicians.
• Promote recovery capital by supporting access to education, employment, housing, healthcare and community resources.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic case records per policy and data protection law.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews and clinical supervision.

Skills

Opiate use interventions

Independent working

Time management

Team player

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

AtChange Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our values—Be open, be compassionate, be bold—we are committed to creating opportunities, reducing barriers, and helping people build healthier, more fulfilling futures.

Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our West Sussex service? We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team

We have an exciting opportunity for a RecoveryCoordinator to join our Central team who have 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: Worthing West Sussex

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week

Contract Type: 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

At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the potential to change the direction of their lives. Every day, we provide safe, supportive environments where people are treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as a recovery Co-ordinator based In Worthing. This role provides an opportunity to support people affected by drug and alcohol misuse within a recovery-focused service.

About the Role:

Recovery Co-Ordinators play a vital role in engaging and supporting individuals, families and communities affected by substance misuse. Drawing on lived experience, you will inspire hope, encourage engagement with services and help people access the support they need to move forward in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

About You

• We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• 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.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

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 warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

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

16/10/2026

Closing Date

12/10/2026

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

Ronnie Evans-Harvey (West Sussex Service (Adult AND YP)) | [e-mail] | 07741736437

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