Recovery Champion

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. 

CGL Lewisham is a fully integrated service responsible for delivering a range of interventions. We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to join our passionate and dedicated team team as a Recovery Champion.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directly impacted by their own substance misuse and the people who care for them, family members and friends; as well as working with key partners to empower communities.   

This is a 12 month fixed term position

Where: Lewisham

Allowances: £4072.06 Inner London Weighting

Hours: 30 per week

Salary: £23,400.00 - £24,466.99

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months

About the role: 

• Provide a welcoming and consistent environment in open access area 

• Create links with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and alcohol who are not in touch with mainstream services – 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 
• Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and to support families affected by drugs and alcohol to discuss their personal goals and support needs 
• Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness, signposting to relevant agencies 
• Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up and identifying specialist advice /support and recovery opportunities. 

About you: 

• Lived experience of drug or/and alcohol misuse 
• 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 towards 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 

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata for PT) “Capped at 30 days” 

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

• Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful.  

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and personal requirements 

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.