Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

 Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated MASH Recovery Coordinator to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults by ensuring substance misuse information is effectively integrated into multi-agency decision making.

As the substance misuse specialist within MASH, you will act as a navigator between agencies, providing expert advice, coordinating information sharing and contributing to high-quality risk assessments that help protect some of the most vulnerable members of our community, and will be co-located within the Mash Teams.

Location: Barnet and surrounding areas

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week 

Contract Type: Fixed term ending the 31st of March 2028. 

About the role: 

Working within a multi-disciplinary safeguarding environment, you will:

• Act as the key substance misuse representative within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Gather, analyse and present relevant substance misuse information to support multi-agency risk assessments and safeguarding decisions.
• Provide professional advice relating to substance misuse, safeguarding and domestic abuse concerns.
• Support service users through assessment, recovery planning and referral pathways.
• Work closely with statutory and voluntary partners, including social care, health services, criminal justice agencies and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is shared appropriately with partner agencies.
• Contribute to the development of information-sharing protocols and continuous improvement of MASH processes.
• Promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes for people affected by substance misuse.

About you: 

 We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within substance misuse, recovery, safeguarding, health, social care or a related field.
• A strong understanding of drug and alcohol issues and their impact on individuals, families and communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to a range of professionals.
• Experience of partnership working and multi-agency collaboration.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and Person Specification. In your application, make sure to address how your experience and skills meet these requirements in the final section.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about 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.

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.