Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in support services is seeking a dedicated professional to assist service users through their recovery journey. The role emphasizes the importance of strong communication skills and teamwork, focusing on substance misuse issues. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, applicants should reflect on their relevant experiences in their applications.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

Training, career development & progression opportunities

Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience working in a similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage group dynamics effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support service users through their treatment and recovery journey.
• Deliver structured content within group settings to various stages of recovery.
• Tailor workshops to the needs of service users, focusing on various issues.

Skills

Communication

Proactive

Time Management

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in Substance Misuse

Job description

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• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination
• Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
• Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc

About you:

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Generous 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.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here

Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 7/7/2025

About the role:

Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey

Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral

Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community

Promoting carer, service user and community involvement

Providing advocacy for access to partnership services

Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination

Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.

Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery

Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users

Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc

About you:

Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field

Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.

Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills

Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills

Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice

Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders

Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users

Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards

Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

A friendly and supportive team

Training, career development & progression opportunities

Generous 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.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here

Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 7/7/2025