Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live; Bromley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bromley is seeking a Recovery Worker to provide vital support to individuals facing substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will assess and engage service users, ensuring they access appropriate interventions. Responsibilities include developing recovery-focused plans and collaborating with community resources. The role offers part-time hours and a competitive salary based on experience. Enjoy a supportive team environment and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness hour each week

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering interventions for opiate use.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Understanding of mental health interventions and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users throughout their recovery journey.
• Conduct assessments and create recovery plans.
• Collaborate with organizations to enhance recovery resources.

Skills

Knowledge of opiate use interventions

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adapting to change

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. 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.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker to join our Bromley team who has 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.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Our Bromley service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team, featuring dedicated staff including a service manager, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors. You will be supporting both service users struggling with alcohol and opiate addictions.

Location: Bromley

Part Time Hours: 30 per week (Mon- Fri 9am till 3,30pm)

Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Allowance: £2,195.72 Outer London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

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-to-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:

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
• 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:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

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.

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.

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 points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,195.72)

Interview Date

2/2/2026

Closing Date

25/1/2026