Recovery Motivator

At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the potential to change the direction of their lives. Every day, we provide safe, supportive environments where people are treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Guided by our values—Be open, be compassionate, be bold—we are committed to creating opportunities, reducing barriers, and helping people build healthier, more fulfilling futures.

We are now looking for a Recovery Motivator to join our Hastings service—an opportunity designed to support individuals with lived experience to take their first steps into employment while making a real difference in their community.

Where: Eastbourne 

Hours: Part Time, 15h per week

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract TBC

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

This is a role built on connection and shared understanding.

As a Recovery Motivator, you will be a welcoming and consistent presence within the Hastings service, supporting individuals affected by drug and/or alcohol use, as well as their families, carers, and wider support networks.

You will:

• Act as a trusted and approachable point of contact within the service
• Support individuals to access the right services and support across East Sussex
• Work alongside staff and partners to strengthen community engagement
• Promote and support service user involvement and peer-led activities
• Help plan and facilitate recovery and wellbeing groups
• Contribute to a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and recovery-focused

This role is about using your experience to help others feel understood, supported, and able to move forward.

You don’t need to have done this role before—what matters is your motivation and lived experience.

You will be:

• Passionate about recovery and supporting others
• Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental
• A confident communicator and able to build positive relationships
• Enthusiastic about community engagement and peer support
• Able to work flexibly and use your own initiative

Lived experience of drug and/or alcohol use is welcomed and valued in this role.

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  

• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  

• A friendly and supportive team  

• Training, career development & progression opportunities  

• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme  

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.  

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. 

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.