Recovery Coordinator - Impactful Brief Intervention Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hour

Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance

Contributory pension

Discounts on shopping, cinema, travel

Training and career development

Friendly and supportive team

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Coventry is seeking an Extended Brief Intervention Recovery Coordinator to build trust, complete assessments and turn recovery plans into practical action. You will connect people with clinical, mental health and community support, and work flexibly across local sites, including evenings or weekends as needed.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, independent work, and outstanding communication across partners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by drug or alcohol use in an outcomes-focused environment.
• Strong communication and partnership-working across health, mental health, criminal justice and community services.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries, inclusive practice and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Complete screening, comprehensive assessments, recovery planning and regular reviews.
• Coordinate psychosocial, clinical and harm-reduction interventions.
• Provide one-to-one support and contribute to group work.
• Complete risk assessments and develop risk-management plans.
• Support people receiving substitute prescribing treatment.
• Provide harm-reduction advice, including information about blood‑borne viruses and overdose prevention.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Partnership working

Risk assessment

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Job description

Change Grow Live in Coventry is seeking an Extended Brief Intervention Recovery Coordinator to build trust, complete assessments and turn recovery plans into practical action. You will connect people with clinical, mental health and community support, and work flexibly across local sites, including evenings or weekends as needed.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, independent work, and outstanding communication across partners.