Recovery Motivator ( Champion)

Change Grow Live; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive charity organization in Brighton is looking for a Recovery Champion to work within a multi-disciplinary team, assisting individuals impacted by substance misuse. This part-time role requires lived experience in substance abuse, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build empathetic relationships. Responsibilities include community engagement, providing support to service users, and facilitating recovery discussions. A range of benefits is provided, including holidays and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping and other benefits

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Lived experience of drug or alcohol misuse.
• Confident in working alone and as part of a team.
• Able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment in open access area.
• Create links with local communities affected by drugs and alcohol.
• Meet individuals in the community to discuss recovery goals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

Do you have lived experience of substance abuse? Would you like to use that experience to help and support others? If so this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to join our team as a Recovery Champion. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directly impacted by their own substance misuse and the people who care for them — family members and friends; as well as working with key partners to empower communities.

Where : Brighton

Hours : Part time 15h per week

Full Time Salary : 25077.00 (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)

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

• Provide a welcoming and consistent environment in open access area
• Create links with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and alcohol who are not in touch with mainstream services those isolated in communities unaware of services or who do not feel services are for them
• Attend team meetings / group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions
• Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and to support families affected by drugs and alcohol to discuss their personal goals and support needs
• Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness signposting to relevant agencies
• Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up and identifying specialist advice / support and recovery opportunities.

About you :

• Lived experience of drug or / and alcohol misuse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills
• Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental toward Service Users
• Confident in working alone as well as part of a team
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Able to travel as required including where public transport is not available

What we will give to you :

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service (pro rata for PT) Capped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities
• Earn vouchers in our generous Refer-a-Friend scheme

Interviews : We aim to hold interviews on the 13th and 14th of November 2025

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

If this sounds like you and youd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then wed love to talk to you.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

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 -

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 SPOT (19) (25077.00 - 25077.00)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N / A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

31 / 10 / 2025

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

Maya Kelsey-Wills

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

Key Skills

Children Activity,GP,LAN,Animation,Body Care,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 25077 - 25077