BRIC Co-Production Recovery Worker

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 Walsall service. If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a BRIC Co-production Recovery Worker to join our team who has the skills and experience to engage with our service users, partner agencies and local Lived Experience organisation. 

Location: Walsall

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week 

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award

About the role:

• Coordinate recovery community development, providing tailored support through one-on-one sessions and group activities.
• Promote healthier lifestyles and support individuals in abstinence-based or medically assisted recovery.
• Work across multiple locations, collaborating with partner agencies to ensure flexible service provision.
• Develop innovative resources and build strong relationships with local recovery services and partners.
• Empower those accessing treatment by building links with mutual aid and community groups.
• Promote initiatives that reduce harm, increase each individual's choice, and provide meaningful growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with volunteers, peer mentors, and service users to raise awareness of recovery activities.
• Shape the future of recovery services by identifying areas for development and ensuring high-quality interventions.
• Help individuals in recovery rebuild their lives, strengthen community ties, and achieve lasting success.
• Help empower people, and create supportive networks that truly make a difference.

About you:

• Strong understanding of delivering high-quality services.
• In-depth knowledge of psychosocial interventions (MI, CBT, BSFT, Relapse Avoidance, ITEP Mapping).
• Experience in recovery coordination and substance misuse treatment.
• Familiarity with peer-led initiatives and partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience delivering training.
• Excellent change management and partnership-building abilities.
• Clear communication skills for engaging individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Solid administrative and reporting abilities.

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
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

If you're passionate about recovery and driven to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Together, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

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. 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.

Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.