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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, honoring 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 Coordinator to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. With this role you’ll be working as part of Alcohol team, based in Tameside.
CGL Tameside is an innovative and forward-thinking service with a proven track record of effectively engaging people with complex lives. 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.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 per week)
Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours - pro rata for part time)
ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role:
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.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.Working collaboratively with our partner agencies to reach the best outcomes for our clients, including GP's and pharmacists.Offering community based clinics for our clientsWhat 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.Have business insurance if driving.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.
Please 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.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 9/12/2024 Closing Date 4/12/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Gemma Wainwright | Gemma.Wainwright@cgl.org.uk | 07435845264 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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