Recovery Coordinator

Overview:
**Believe in People?**

**So do we.**

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 services in Knowsley? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team at our Knowsley service.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated **Recovery Coordinator** to contribute to our successful service. You will be working as part of our alcohol team, providing support to individuals who use our services.

Our Knowsley service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team, featuring dedicated staff including a service manager, consultant psychologists, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.

**Location**: Knowsley

**Hours**:Full-time (37.5 per week)

**Salary**: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience

**Responsibilities**:
**About Us**:
At our Knowsley service, we are dedicated to providing support for individuals who access our services. We aim to empower every individual by offering holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. We provide a range of options, including one-to-one and group sessions, complemented by medical and clinical treatments.

**The Role**:

- As a valued member of our team in Knowsley, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:
- Offering support to service users from the point of entry into the service throughout their treatment journey.
- Conducting screening, assessment, and developing recovery plans with onward referrals.
- Minimising harm related to drug and alcohol use for both the individual and the wider community.
- Advocating access to partnership services.
- Collaborating with each individual to facilitate social (re)integration, empowering them to lead meaningful lives, emphasising recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

**About You**:

- To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field.
- Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills.
- Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work.
- Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service.
- Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), yearly for the first five years.
- Wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Various discounts and benefits.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Refer a Friend Scheme

**Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.