Recovery Coordinator – Non-Opiate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Hour

Wellness Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Sefton is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to assess and engage with service users, ensuring access to the right intervention at the right time in a recovery-focused manner.

You will provide screening, assessment, recovery planning, and onward referrals, working with partners to support social reintegration and post-care success for individuals on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently with good time management and prioritisation.
• Solid understanding of mental health interventions, services and best practices.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across professionals, agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate change while prioritising service users’ needs.
• Commitment to information governance and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide unwavering support to service users from initial contact through treatment and recovery.
• Screening, assessment, recovery planning and onward referrals.
• Deliver tailored interventions to reduce harm from opiate use, group or one-to-one.
• Develop recovery-focused plans including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
• Collaborate with organisations and community to refer to mutual aid and networks.
• Advocate for involvement of family, service users and community.
• Serve as voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
• Enable social reintegration and promote recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

At Change 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 Sefton 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: Sefton

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

About the Role:

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.


• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referrals.


• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.


• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.


• Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.


• Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.


• Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.


• Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

About You:

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.


• Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.


• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.


• Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.


• 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.


• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.


• 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

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.


• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.


• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.


• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.


• Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.


• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.


• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications

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.

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

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

Jo Spencer | [e-mail]

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

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

Closing Date

23/10/2026