Recovery Coordinator - Non-opiate Team

Overview

Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator Croydon | Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Permanent

For many people, the decision to reach out for support comes after months or even years of uncertainty. Some know exactly what they want to achieve. Others simply know that something needs to change.

At Change Grow Live, we meet people where they are.

We believe everyone has the potential to build a healthier, more fulfilling future, and we're looking for a Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator who shares that belief.

This is an opportunity to join a compassionate, ambitious and values-led team, helping people affected by non-opiate substance use to make informed decisions, improve their wellbeing and achieve lasting recovery outcomes.

Guided by our values to Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold
, you'll play a vital role in creating safe spaces where people feel heard, supported and empowered to move forward.

Recovery is about more than reducing substance use.

It's about restoring confidence, rebuilding relationships and creating opportunities for people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Every day, people come to our service at different stages of their journey. Some are taking their first step towards change. Others are rebuilding after setbacks. All need support that is compassionate, personalised and centred around what matters most to them.

As a Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator
, you'll help people affected by substances such as cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and other non-opiate drugs navigate their recovery journey with confidence. Through meaningful conversations, evidence-based interventions and strengths-based support, you'll empower individuals to make informed choices, reduce harm and achieve sustainable change.

The impact of this role extends beyond the individual. By helping people improve their health, wellbeing and independence, you'll contribute to stronger families, healthier communities and brighter futures.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team that believes in people's potential and is committed to delivering outstanding recovery-focused support.

You'll have the autonomy to build meaningful relationships with the people you support while working alongside experienced colleagues and partner organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes. No two days are the same. One day you may be supporting someone to take their first steps towards recovery, while another may involve helping an individual reconnect with education, employment or their wider community.

You'll develop expertise across assessment, recovery planning, harm reduction, partnership working and community engagement, while building a rewarding career within one of the UK's leading health and social care charities.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a service that sees the person, not just the challenge they face. A place where compassion, innovation and collaboration come together to help people build lasting change and realise what's possible for their future.

Role: Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator
Location: Croydon
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent

Allowances: Outer London Weighting, pro rata

Please note: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 professional curiosity, resilience and compassion with a genuine commitment to improving lives.

You may already have experience within substance use services, mental health, social care, criminal justice, housing or other community-based support environments.

You'll bring:

• Experience supporting people facing complex challenges
• An understanding of recovery, behaviour change and harm reduction principles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage and motivate people from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of safeguarding, professional boundaries and risk management
• Effective organisational skills and confidence managing competing priorities
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred practice

Most importantly, you'll believe in people and their ability to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.

At Change Grow Live, we know our people are our greatest asset.

That's why we invest in creating an environment where colleagues can thrive, develop and…