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.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker to join us at our Crewe service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of our Service Users, to include prescribed, alcohol and criminal justice. You will have 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.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
Where: Crewe
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Salary Range: £27,449.52 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours)
ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role:
You will be part of our treatment team holding a mixed caseload of service users.Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community Promoting carer, service user and community involvement Providing advocacy for access to partnership services Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: 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.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.
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 11/2/2025 Closing Date 4/2/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: beverley nixon | beverley.nixon@cgl.org.uk | 07780635758 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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