Job at a glance
Meet individuals to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and encourage individuals to engage with substance use treatment Support with covering duty, welcome area and group work in the womens hub Create links with stakeholders and local communities and work to target women affected by drugs and alcohol who are hard to reach - those who are at risk of being recalled to prison, those isolated in communities, unaware of services, or who do not feel services are for them Attend team meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness, signposting to relevant agencies Provide personalised recovery coaching to individiuals Lived experience of drug or/and alcohol use Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs, whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental toward Service Users Confident in working alone as well as part of a team Can remain calm under pressure Able to travel as required, including where public transport is not available 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. Do you have lived experience of substance abuse? Would you like to use that experience to help and support others? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly Recovery Champion to join our Corby team. The post-holder will work with service users initiating, building, and utilising recovery capital to move into long term sustained recovery. Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health. We're committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources. Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service. Join a supportive, values-led team where you'll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day. Where possible, we're open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme. Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.