Recovery Worker

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The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

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.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our objective of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

With this role you’ll be working as part of small cohesive team, based across two supported accomadation sites in East Kent. 

The team supports people to maintain abstience and stability and progress through a structred programme on to gaining voluntary/paid employment and independant living. 

Location: Folkestone, Kent 

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35*

*Please 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. 

About the Role:

• Manage a small caseload of residents throughout their recovery houses journey and support their transition from Shepherd House to The Cedars and on to independent living.
• Carry out duties within a small staff team regularly working across both projects including Saturday mornings and some Public Holidays and out of hours telephone support on a rota basis. (there may be occasions where on site evening work could be required)
• Actively encourage all residents to participate in activities and engage with partner agencies to build their recovery capital  
• Ensure all residents are very clear of the expectations of abstinence for living at the project, carry out regular random drug and alcohol screening tests.
• Actively support a ‘recovery community’ culture across the two projects 
• Carry out assessments, to include Personal, psychologically informed, risk and safeguarding.
• Facilitate structured and activity focused Groups.
• Work in collaboration with partner agencies to maximise opportunities and support options for our residents.

About You:

• Knowledge of the important role Recovery Capital plays 
• Strong advocacy skills with the experience to gain support for disadvantaged groups   
• Experience in facilitation of group work.
• The ability to be flexible and regularly work evenings/weekends and some Public Holidays
• The ability to motivate and inspire change
• Awareness of Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing Techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small established team
• The Ability to challenge certain behaviors and de escalate risks using a calm respectful manner.
• Full Uk Driving License and access to a vehicle

What we will give to you:  

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme  

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.  

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 

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. 

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.