Recovery Navigator for Drug & Alcohol Support

CIH International Housing Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Greater Manchester Tameside is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to support people affected by drug or alcohol use. Based at the Tameside office, you’ll help individuals understand options, develop strengths and build a personalised recovery plan.

You will complete assessments and reviews, coordinate treatment with clinical and psychosocial interventions, and work with health services and partners. The role requires compassionate, listening-focused approach and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• You understand that effective support starts with listening.
• You’ll be able to build trusted relationships, have honest conversations about risk and change, and remain compassionate when situations are complex.
• You’ll bring experience from drug and alcohol services or a related field, alongside strong assessment, communication and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments, recovery plans, risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Coordinate personalised treatment, including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Work closely with prescribing colleagues, health services and community partners.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals.
• Promote harm reduction, naloxone, peer support and mutual aid.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records.

Skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Risk assessment

IT systems

Job description

Change Grow Live in Greater Manchester Tameside is seeking a Recovery Coordinator to support people affected by drug or alcohol use. Based at the Tameside office, you’ll help individuals understand options, develop strengths and build a personalised recovery plan.

You will complete assessments and reviews, coordinate treatment with clinical and psychosocial interventions, and work with health services and partners. The role requires compassionate, listening-focused approach and strong IT skills.