Recovery Worker

North Northamptonshire

The right conversation can change a life.

Recovery doesn't happen overnight.

It starts with someone who listens without judgement, builds trust and believes that change is always possible.

At Change Grow Live, that's what we do every day.

We're looking for a Recovery Worker to join our North Northamptonshire service, supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use to build healthier, safer and more hopeful futures.

Every person who walks through our doors has their own story, strengths and aspirations. You'll work alongside them to understand what matters most, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence and take positive steps towards recovery.

If you're passionate about people, believe in the power of relationships and want a career where every day has purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

The opportunity

No two days are the same.

One day you could be carrying out an assessment with someone accessing support for the first time. The next, you'll be helping someone develop a recovery plan, delivering group sessions, working alongside partner agencies or supporting someone to reconnect with their family, employment or local community.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate, recovery-focused support that empowers people to make informed choices and achieve lasting change.

From reducing harm and promoting health to building resilience and recovery capital, your work will help people take meaningful steps towards the future they want.

Where you will work

Location: Wellingborough Hub

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

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

On occaision you may be required to travel between our North Northamptonshire hub locations to meet the needs of the service.

What you'll be doing

You'll:

• Build trusted therapeutic relationships with people using our services.
• Complete assessments, recovery plans and regular reviews tailored to individual goals.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
• Promote harm reduction, health improvement and safer choices.
• Work alongside prescribing clinicians and partner agencies to deliver joined-up care.
• Support people to access housing, healthcare, education, employment and community resources.
• Encourage peer support, recovery communities and greater independence.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safe, high-quality service delivery.

About you

You're someone who sees the person, not the problem.

You build trust through empathy, communicate with honesty and understand that lasting recovery looks different for everyone.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively, thinking creatively and helping people discover their own strengths.

You'll bring:

• Experience of working with people affected by drug and alcohol use or other complex needs.
• A good understanding of recovery, harm reduction and person-centred support.
• The ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with partner organisations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing your own workload while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous learning.

What we will give to you

• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
• A paid Wellness Hour every week.
• Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive team where your wellbeing matters.
• Employee discounts and a generous Refer a Friend Scheme.

Help people change the direction of their lives.

At Change Grow Live, we know recovery is built through compassion, trust and believing in people's potential.

Our values — Be open. Be compassionate. Be bold. — shape every conversation, every decision and every opportunity to make a difference.

If those values reflect the way you work, we'd love to hear from you.

When completing your application, please show us how your skills, experience and motivation align with the role.

We want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation.

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

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

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. Unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or visa extensions for this role.