Recovery Worker

OverviewDo you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people Do you want to make a differenceAs a recovery worker with Change Grow Live youll work with people who use our services helping them get to where they want to be. Our values are to be compassionate open and bold. If this sounds like you wed love to hear from youso click apply.Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our York 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 Workerto 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:YorkFull Time Hours: 37.5 per weekFull Time Salary*: 27861.26 - 32002.35 (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)*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.ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journeyProviding screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referralReducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider communityPromoting carer service user and community involvementProviding advocacy for access to partnership servicesWorking with service users to support social (re)integration enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determinationResearch design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recoveryEngage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service usersTailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users such as: anger management sleep disorders relationships etcAbout you:Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar fieldExperience 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 skillsProactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skillsHave a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practiceBe 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 stakeholdersAbility to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service usersUnderstand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguardsSeek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of othersWhat we will give to you:25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 daysPaid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist ProgrammeContributory pension schemeSeveral benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.A friendly and supportive teamTraining career development & progression opportunitiesGenerous Refer-a-Friend SchemePlease 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.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 possiblDirect 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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - 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 (27861.26 - 32002.35)ILW / OLW /FringeN/A - Outside London Weighting AreaInterview Date23/10/2025Closing Date20/10/2025If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:phillip elliott This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Key Skills Internship,Deputy,Elevator Maintenance,Jms,Animal Charity Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 27861 - 32002