Recovery Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker to support individuals on their recovery journey. This role involves engaging with service users, providing assessments, and promoting their reintegration into the community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of substance misuse and excellent communication skills. With a focus on personal growth and resilience, this position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Various discounts and benefits

Supportive team environment

Training and career development

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users through their recovery journey.
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning.
• Engaging in debriefings and evaluations post-group sessions.

Skills

Substance misuse understanding

Group dynamics management

Verbal and written communication

IT proficiency

Mental health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Change management

Information governance

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker with the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. This role is part of the West Kent Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service, based in Gravesend.

Every day is different, and we treat each person as an individual. Being flexible, curious, and a good listener are key qualities.

Location: Gravesend

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, with potential for extension

About the role

1. Supporting service users from entry into the service through their recovery journey
2. Providing screening, assessment, recovery planning, and onward referral
3. Reducing drug and alcohol-related harm to service users and the community
4. Promoting involvement of carers, service users, and the community
5. Advocating for access to partnership services
6. Supporting social reintegration to promote recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination
7. Researching, designing, and preparing materials for groups/pods
8. Delivering structured content to service users at various recovery stages
9. Engaging in debriefings and evaluations post-group sessions
10. Tailoring workshops to meet specific needs, such as anger management and sleep disorders

About you

1. Strong understanding of substance misuse issues and relevant experience
2. Experience managing group dynamics and challenging behaviors
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT proficiency
4. Proactive, able to work independently with good time management
5. Knowledge of mental health interventions and services
6. Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills and partnership experience
7. Ability to manage change effectively prioritizing service user needs
8. Commitment to information governance and safeguarding
9. Willingness to learn and support the development of others

What we offer

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length (up to 30 days)
2. Paid wellness hour weekly, wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Various discounts and benefits
5. Supportive team environment
6. Training, career development, and progression opportunities
7. Refer-a-Friend scheme

Please reflect on these details when completing your application to demonstrate how your skills align with the role.

Note: This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is possible if salary requirements are met. More information is available at GOV.UK.

If you are interested in joining Change Grow Live, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 19/5/2025

Contact: Narinder Sanghera | [e-mail]

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.