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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.
Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our Manchester service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant Manchester team.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Recovery Coordinator to join our Manchester Team who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.
Our Manchester service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team, featuring dedicated staff including a service manager, consultant psychiatrists and psychologists, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Location: Manchester
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours
Contract Type: Permanent with option for a 12 months fixed term contract
ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role:
Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
About You:
Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What We Offer:
25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.Participation in a contributory pension scheme.A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.A warm and supportive team environment.Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.Refer a Friend Scheme.
Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live?
Apply Today! If you're ready to elevate your career and in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we work with.
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If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 11/2/2025 Closing Date 31/1/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Shima Mohebi | Shima.Mohebi@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
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We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
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