Recovery Worker

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Recovery**Worker** to join our** Kent Housing Team.**You will provide recovery-focused harm reduction interventions and structured psycho-social support via one-to-one case management appointments and group programmes, along with resettlement and aftercare for residents of the project to increase the number completing treatment and moving-on successfully.

**Where**: Folkestone

**Full Time H**o**urs**:37.5 per week

**Full Time Salary Range**: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35(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.

**Responsibilities**:
**About the role**:

- To manage a small caseload of residents throughout their recovery houses journey and support their transition from Shepherd House to The Cedars and on to independent living.
- Carry out duties within a small staff team regularly working across both projects including Saturday mornings and some Public Holidays and out of hours telephone support on a rota basis. (there may be occasions where on site evening work could be required)
- Actively encourage all residents to participate in activities and engage with partner agencies to build their recovery capital
- Ensure all residents are very clear of the expectations of abstinence for living at the project, carry out regular random drug and alcohol screening tests.
- Actively support a ‘recovery community’ culture across the two projects
- Carry out assessments, to include Personal, psychologically informed, risk and safeguarding.
- Facilitate structured and activity focused Groups.
- Work in collaboration with partner agencies to maximise opportunities and support options for our residents.

**About you**:

- Knowledge of the important role Recovery Capital plays
- Strong advocacy skills with the experience to gain support for disadvantaged groups
- Experience in facilitation of group work.
- The ability to be flexible and regularly work evenings/weekends and some Public Holidays on a Rota basis to meet the needs of the service.
- The ability to motivate and inspire change
- Awareness of Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a small established team
- The Ability to challenge certain behaviors to deescalate risks using a calm respectful manner.
- Full Uk Driving License and access to a vehicle

**What we will give to you**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme