Dependency and Recovery Recovery Coordinator

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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.

We are now seeking a Dependency and Recovery Coordinator to join our Birmingham team and supporting to deliver groups within the approved premises.

• Main base: Perry Barr Probation, Birmingham

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Contract type: Fixed Term contract end on 01/07/2027

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.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a skilled practitioner who is confident working with complexity and committed to person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting people from point of entry into the service and throughout their recovery journey, ensuring timely access to appropriate interventions and coordinated care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting service users from initial engagement through treatment and recovery

• Delivering screening, assessment, recovery planning and onward referrals

• Reducing drug- and alcohol-related harm for individuals and communities

• Promoting service user, carer and community involvement

• Providing advocacy and enabling access to partnership services

• Supporting social (re) integration, resilience, peer support and self-determination

• Designing, preparing and delivering structured group work and pods

• Facilitating groups for people at different stages of recovery

• Participating in reflective debriefs and evaluations with co-facilitators

• Tailoring workshops to meet identified needs, including areas such as anger management, sleep, and relationships

• Working within a custody setting on an adhoc basis

This role requires flexibility, collaboration and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented outcomes.

You will bring experience, curiosity and a values-led approach to your practice. You will also demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience working in a related field

• Experience delivering group work and managing group dynamics, including challenging behaviour

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good IT capability

• The ability to work proactively, manage competing priorities and use your initiative

• Knowledge of mental health interventions, services and best practice

• Strong partnership-working skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Confidence in managing change while keeping service user needs at the centre

• A clear understanding of information governance and safeguarding responsibilities

• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

At Change Grow Live, we Thrive by creating the conditions for people to do their best work and feel a true sense of belonging.

You can expect:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service

• A paid weekly Wellness Hour
  , alongside access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme

• A contributory pension scheme

• A wide range of discounts including shopping, cinema and holidays

• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven team culture

• Ongoing learning, development and progression opportunities

• A generous Refer-a-Friend scheme

Together, we foster open, inclusive environments where people feel valued, supported and able to grow.

Please note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and MOJ vetting
.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

5/11/2026