Recovery Coordinator
Posted Today by Change Grow Live
£32,002 Per year
Outside
Undetermined
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Recovery Coordinator role at Change Grow Live focuses on providing tailored support to individuals affected by substance use, ensuring they receive appropriate interventions throughout their recovery journey. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance recovery resources. This full-time role is based in Preston and is fixed-term until March 2027, aimed at making a positive impact on service users' lives. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing harm caused by substance use through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance recovery resources available to service users.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Facilitate social (re)integration for service users, promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficient IT skills.
- Proactive qualities, with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate change effectively, prioritising the needs of service users.
- Commitment to information governance processes and necessary safeguards.
- Desire for continuous learning and contributing to colleagues' growth and development.
Salary (Rate): £32,002.35 yearly
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold , our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our Preston service. If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our 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.
Location Preston
Hours Full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract until 08-Mar-2027 (Maternity Cover)
Please note 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
About the Role
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification 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 substance 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 reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.
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.
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
4/2/2026
Joanna Stecz | Joanna.Stecz@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.