Recovery Worker - Programmes Group

Change Grow Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Hour

Wellness Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Contributory pension

Wellbeing resources

Annual leave 25–30 days

Refer a Friend

Staff discounts

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Barnet is seeking a Recovery Worker - Programmes Group to deliver engaging recovery groups and workshops, support service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey, and help design enhanced recovery programmes.

You will facilitate the Atlas programme, tailor workshops (anger management, sleep, relationships) and work within multidisciplinary teams while upholding safeguarding and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substance misuse and harm reduction.
• Experience in drug and alcohol services or related field.
• Experience facilitating groups and managing group dynamics.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse people.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide unwavering support to service users from initial contact through treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions to reduce harm from opiate use, via group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Facilitation of the Atlas programme.
• Ensure a comprehensive recovery-focused plan including pre-detox and post-care support.
• Research, design and prepare materials for groups/pods.
• Debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitator after groups/pods.
• Lead graduation events for service users who complete the programme.
• Review feedback and adjust as needed.
• Tailor workshops to needs (anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc.).
• Research and confirm community venues as needed.

Skills

Substance misuse

Group facilitation

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Time management

Therapeutic relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safeguarding

Equality & diversity

Education

Counselling / group work / mental health qualification

Job description

Overview

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to make positive changes and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, person-centred support to people affected by alcohol and substance use, helping them build recovery, resilience and hope for the future. Our values of Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold shape everything we do.

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes? Do you have experience delivering group interventions, facilitating workshops, and helping individuals move towards recovery?

We are seeking a Recovery Worker - Programmes Group to join our team. This role will focus on delivering engaging and evidence-based recovery groups, workshops and structured interventions, while also supporting service users throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

The role combines direct client work with the opportunity to design, develop and enhance recovery programmes that make a real difference. Based on the Programme Groups Worker role specifics and Recovery Worker responsibilities.

Where: Barnet

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and benefits will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the Role

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our servicethroughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Facilitaiton of the Atlas programme
• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
• Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/pods.
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitator/s after groups/pods have taken place.
• Lead on graduation events for service users who have completed the programme.
• Review service user feedback and make adjustments as necessary.
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the SUs, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc.
• Research and confirm community venues as needed

About You

We're looking for someone who combines professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm with a genuine commitment to helping people achieve positive change.

You will ideally bring:

Essential

• A strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery and harm reduction approaches.
• Experience working within drug and alcohol services, healthcare, social care or a related field.
• Experience facilitating groups and managing group dynamics effectively.
• Knowledge and experience of motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to build effective therapeutic relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience developing and delivering structured recovery programmes.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of evidence-based group interventions
• Relevant qualification in counselling, group work, mental health, health and social care or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be areally helpfultool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However,what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.We look forward to learning more about you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

Closing Date

3/10/2026

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