Senior Recovery Worker - Specialist Team

SENIOR RECOVERY WORKER - SPECIALIST HOUSING TEAM

Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: NIHCSS Specialist Housing Related Support

Reporting To: Sally Forrest

Compensation: £27,570.78 plus £1,454.67 recruitment retention allowance

DRUG & ALCOHOL HOUSING SUPPORT | Norfolk (East) Monday to Friday  - NO SHIFT WORK OR PERSONAL CARE

Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2027

Together, in partnership with Change Grow Live (CGL), deliver specialist Drug & Alcohol Housing-Related Support services across Norfolk. We’re proud to support individuals with complex needs and severe mental health challenges, helping them build brighter, more independent futures.

We’re looking for a dynamic, experienced and passionate Senior Recovery Worker to join our supportive and close-knit team in East Norfolk. There may be occasional need to work across the County. This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping an evolving service, influencing how support is delivered across the region while working at the heart of a collaborative, values-driven organisation.

You’ll enjoy a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Managing a complex caseload of individuals with drug & alcohol and mental health needs
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Working collaboratively with clinical teams, partner organisations and stakeholders
• Building strong local partnerships across housing, health and recovery services
• Promoting service user empowerment, inclusion and independence
• Helping to develop and improve service delivery during an exciting period of growth

• Experienced in support work, recovery services or mental health care
• A strong communicator and relationship builder
• Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives
• Proactive, innovative and solution-focused
• A confident leader with collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Committed to inclusion, empowerment and service-user involvement

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount