Recovery Coordinator, Opiate Team (Gateshead)

Change Grow Live; Gateshead; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension

Discounts for shopping/cinema/holidays

Training, career development & progess

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Gateshead is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to join the Opiate Team and support service users from entry through treatment and recovery. You’ll assess needs, plan interventions, coordinate referrals, and promote engagement with partners to reduce harm and aid social reintegration.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, with opportunities for professional development. You’ll work with a compassionate, client-centred approach in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of substance misuse issues and related field experience.
• Experience in delivering groups/pods and managing group dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry through treatment/recovery journey.
• Provide screening, assessment, recovery planning and onward referral.
• Reduce harm and promote engagement with partners and communities.

Skills

Substance misuse knowledge

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Time management

Mental health awareness

Partnership working

Adaptability

Information governance

Learning and development

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Change Grow Live in Gateshead is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to join the Opiate Team and support service users from entry through treatment and recovery. You’ll assess needs, plan interventions, coordinate referrals, and promote engagement with partners to reduce harm and aid social reintegration.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, with opportunities for professional development. You’ll work with a compassionate, client-centred approach in a busy community setting.