Recovery Coordinator

Recovery Coordinator - Newark / Bassetlaw

Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes?

We are looking for exceptional people to coordinate the care and support of people going through recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.

You will need to have experience of managing caseloads and know how to manage risk and minimize substance used related harm.

As a key member of our recovery team your personal values are what will make a difference. We exist to help people achieve their goals, to be the best that they can be and to help change society for the better.

Through our work we regularly need to challenge stigma and oppression. It is important that you share our vision for making life safer, easier, and better for as many people as we can.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Coordinator within our Bassetlaw/Newark CGL team.

This role focuseds on helping people to achieve positive outcomes by coordinating their personalised recovery journey, through thorough assessment and support planning.  You will oversee their participation in group programs, treatment options and one to ones, whilst continually managing risk and minimizing harm.  

You will be open, compassionate, and driven to provide the very best care and support for everyone.  You will need to be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with multiple teams internally and externally.

Where: Newark / Bassetlaw

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until the 20th of May 2027

*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. 

Successful candidates may have previously worked in the following areas:

• Substance misuse services
• Housing support services
• Rehabilitation services
• Support worker within health and social care
• Prison service
• Children’s services, supporting young people
• Hospitals and other medical practices

To be successful you will need to have:

• Experience in managing caseloads
• A commitment to multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions 
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency.
• The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports.
• Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly.
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
• Good working knowledge of alcohol-related harm and risks
• Good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice.
• An understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.

What We Offer

• Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
• A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• A few added perks: Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

If the above sounds like you click apply to join Change Grow Live on their mission to helping people live healtheir happier lives.

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.