Dual Diagnosis Recovery Coordinator

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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.

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.

We are now seeking a caring and experienced Recovery Coordinator to be part of a dynamic Severe Multiple Disadvantage Team within the Mental Health Pathways. You will be based within the Mid-Nottinghamshire Crisis Resolution Home Team supporting indiviudals into treatment as well as providing harm reduction advice and supporting the CRHT around substance and alcohol use. 

Where: Nottinghamshire, covering areas - Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood. 

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st of March 2027

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:

• Support joint working between Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services, including CMHTs and Psychological Therapies services.
• Provide case management for individuals with both substance misuse and mental health needs.
• Monitor mental health in collaboration with Mental Health professionals to develop joint care plans.
• Create recovery-focused plans, support multi-agency involvement, and make referrals where needed.
• Work flexibly across operational, satellite, and community sites.
• Deliver group interventions in inpatient and community settings.
• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant agencies and professionals.
• Provide intensive engagement and social reintegration support in hospital and community settings.
• Deliver brief interventions, advice, and referrals into local substance misuse services.
• Attend joint MDT meetings and provide advice, support, and training to hospital staff on alcohol awareness, screening, assessments, and referral pathways.
• Promote harm reduction and overdose prevention through increased Naloxone provision on discharge where appropriate.

About You:

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Relevant experience supporting vulnerable individuals, including those affected by substance misuse and mental health issues.
• Strong working knowledge of substance misuse and mental health.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, using effective de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Competence in using case management systems and maintaining accurate, timely records and data.
• Understanding of mental health interventions and recognised best practice.

What We Offer

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

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.

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.