Recovery Worker

Overview:
At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a** Recovery Coordinator **to join our **Barnet **service 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.

Barnet CGL is an innovative and forward-thinking service. Our work is centred around the principles of harm reduction, providing non-judgmental, fact-based information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks.

**Where**:Barnet

**Full Time Hours**: 37.5h per week

**Full Time Salary**: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41, (Pro Rata for part time hours)

**Allowance**: £2163.27 Outer London Weighting

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Responsibilities**:
**About the Role**:

- You will be part of our treatment team holding a caseload of service user's whose primary substance use is opiates.
- 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 opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement and assessment.
- 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.

**What we are looking for**:

- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substances and mainly opiate 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), increasing by one day for each year of service for the first 5 years.
- 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.
- Generous refer a friend scheme.

If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you.