Recovery Coordinator

Overview:
**Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes?

We are looking for exceptional people to coordinate the care and support of people going through recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.

You will need to have experience of managing caseloads of people and know how to manage risk and minimise harm. You will also need knowledge of substance misuse and related issues, through a previous professional role, academic study or from personal recovery experience.

**Where**:Nottinghamshire (based with our Worksop & Newark team)

**When**:We’re looking to get the right people in to the team ASAP

**Hours**:22.5 hours per week

**Salary**:£27,449,52 - £31,529,41 Pro Rata dependent on experience

**Responsibilities**:
As Recovery Coordinator you'll play a vital part in guiding individuals toward positive outcomes by steering their personalised recovery journeys through comprehensive assessment and support planning.

Your responsibilities will include managing their involvement in group programs, treatment options, and individual sessions, always prioritising risk management and harm reduction, for people who use substances (in particular opiates).

We're seeking someone open, compassionate, and driven to offer exceptional care and support. If you're self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in collaborating with diverse teams internally and externally, you're precisely who we're looking for.
- Experience managing caseloads
- Strong knowledge of drug/alcohol related harm and risks
- Dedication to multi-agency collaboration and partnership establishment
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, along with high IT competency
- Effective time management and ability to work independently
- Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills to support colleagues in achieving service objectives
- Good understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices
- Familiarity wit drug and alcohol-related issues, with relevant field experience

**Join us and enjoy an enriching package of benefits**:

- Generous holiday allowance with incremental increases
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour weekly, access to our 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme for your future security
- Diverse benefits such as discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more
- A welcoming, supportive team environment
- Abundant training, career development, and progression opportunities

Check out the detailed responsibilities and person specifications in the attached Job Description, and let's begin this journey together