Recovery Coordinator - Alcohol

Change Grow Live; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused recovery organization based in Coventry is seeking an experienced professional to support individuals affected by alcohol. The role involves developing personalized recovery plans, delivering targeted interventions, and engaging with local partners. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, organized, and committed to promoting healthy futures. A supportive team environment and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid Wellness Hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Access to shopping discounts

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people affected by alcohol or substance use.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
• Confidence in building trust and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding safeguarding and how to support vulnerable adults.
• Organised, proactive, and reflective in practice.
• People-first approach, values inclusion and embraces continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of need, including current use and health situation.
• Develop personalised recovery plans in collaboration with service users.
• Deliver one-to-one and group alcohol-specific interventions.
• Run recovery pods and community groups.
• Provide outreach to individuals, including those engaged in street drinking.
• Work closely with local agencies to build effective care pathways.
• Promote safer choices and lasting recovery.

Skills

Experience of working with people affected by alcohol or substance use

Ability to manage challenging situations

Confidence in building trust

Understanding safeguarding

Organised and proactive

People-first approach

Job description

Overview

Location: Coventry. Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week. Salary range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (dependent on experience).

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of need, including current use, history, health, and social situation.
• Develop personalised recovery plans in collaboration with service users.
• Deliver one-to-one and group alcohol-specific interventions.
• Run recovery pods and community groups to support people at different stages of their journey.
• Provide outreach to individuals, including those engaged in street drinking, supporting them to connect with treatment.
• Work closely with local agencies and partners to build effective care pathways.
• Promote safer choices, peer support and lasting recovery.

About You / Qualifications

• Experience of working with people affected by alcohol or substance use.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with empathy, professionalism and respect.
• Confidence in building trust and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding safeguarding and how to support vulnerable adults.
• Organised, proactive and reflective in practice.
• People-first approach, values inclusion and embraces continuous learning.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising with service to 30 days.
• A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including shopping, cinema and holiday discounts.
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where your voice counts and your wellbeing matters.

Join Us

Be part of a team where every change matters. At Change Grow Live Coventry, your work will help people shape healthier futures - for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Important notices: Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 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, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. Closing date: 5/10/2025. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.