Recovery Coordinator - Group Worker

Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator - Group Worker

At CGL we are driven by a purpose: to transform lives. With compassion, respect, and determination, we provide tailored care that meets the unique needs of every individual, helping them reclaim their futures and embrace brighter tomorrows.

We stand by our core values: open, compassionate, bold. These values guide everything we do—empowering people to grow, change, and thrive.

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Recovery Coordinator - Group Worker to join our vibrant team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of supporting individuals, ensuring they receive the right interventions at the right time to help them achieve their goals.

With this role you’ll work as part of our passionate Recovery Support team in Tower Hamlets, delivering person centred care and providing one-to-one and group-based support. Together, we’ll help people take control of their recovery and build brighter futures.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, resilience, and passion to a role where every day matters, then we want you on our team.

Location: Tower Hamlets 

Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (dependent on experience, pro rata for part-time hours)
Allowances: £4133.14 Inner London Weighting (pro rata for part time hours)

* Pease note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

What You’ll Do:

• Support people from their first contact with our service through their entire recovery journey.
• Provide screening, assessments, and recovery planning, tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs.
• Support individuals, families, and communities by reducing the harms associated with substance use.
• Facilitate group sessions and one-to-one interventions, helping people engage with their individual treatment plans.
• Advocate for those we support, ensuring access to partner agencies and community resources.
• Promote recovery, resilience, and peer support, enabling people to rebuild their lives.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience in a related field.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—alongside strong IT proficiency.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and manage a caseload.
• Knowledge of mental health services, interventions, and best practices.
• A team player with great interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Someone open to learning and development, committed to improving their skills and helping others grow.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days over five years.
• Well-being Support: A paid wellness hour each week and access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career Growth: Training, development, and progression opportunities to support your professional journey.
• Perks & Benefits: Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more. 
• A Supportive Team: Work alongside passionate people who care about making a difference.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn rewards for recommending great people to join us.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.