Opiate Recovery Worker

Opiate Team Recovery Coordinator

For someone experiencing challenges with opiate use, reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps they'll ever take.

It's a moment that requires courage. A moment that requires compassion. And most importantly, a moment that requires the right support.

At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the potential to change, grow and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Guided by our values to Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold
, we work alongside people to help them achieve goals that matter to them and create lasting positive change.

We're looking for an Opiate Team Recovery Coordinator to join our Newham service and help people build safer, healthier and more hopeful futures.

As an Opiate Team Recovery Coordinator, you'll work alongside people receiving opiate treatment and recovery support, helping them navigate challenges, reduce harm, improve their health and move towards sustainable recovery outcomes.

By supporting individuals to achieve meaningful change, you'll contribute to stronger families, healthier communities and lives transformed through recovery.

This is an opportunity to become part of a passionate and multidisciplinary team committed to making a genuine difference every day.

You’ll build meaningful relationships with people accessing our service, working collaboratively to understand their aspirations, identify opportunities and overcome barriers to recovery. Every individual will have their own story and unique recovery journey, and you’ll have the opportunity to tailor support that reflects their needs, strengths and goals.

Drawing on assessment, recovery planning and evidence-based interventions, you’ll help people make informed decisions about their treatment, wellbeing and future. Whether supporting someone to engage with treatment, improve their physical and mental health, reconnect with their community or take steps towards education, employment or volunteering, you’ll play a key role in helping people realise their potential.

You’ll work closely with clinical colleagues, healthcare professionals, social care teams, housing providers and community partners to deliver coordinated and person-centred support. Through collaboration and advocacy, you’ll help ensure that people have access to the resources, opportunities and networks that can strengthen long-term recovery.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a service that sees the person behind the challenge, recognising strengths, celebrating progress and creating opportunities for lasting change.

Location:

Newham

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract:

Fixed term until 31st March 2027

Allowances:

Inner London Weighting, pro rata

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

We're looking for someone who combines compassion, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting people to achieve positive outcomes.

You may already have experience within substance use services, health and social care, criminal justice, housing, mental health services or other environments supporting individuals with complex needs.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working with people facing multiple and complex challenges
• An understanding of recovery-focused approaches, harm reduction and person-centred practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality case…