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Alcohol & Non-Opiate Recovery Coordinator

Location Liverpool-Merseyside
Job ID 2026-21066
Number of Vacancies Remaining
1
Category
Health and Social Care Practitioner
Type of Contract
Permanent employee
Contracted Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
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Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

 

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

 

Exciting Opportunity: Recovery Coordinator (focusing on Alcohol and Non-opiate)

 

Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We are recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator to join our Liverpool service to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs.

 

  

Where:  Liverpool

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type:  Permanent 

  

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

Responsibilities

About the Role:

  • Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
  • Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
  • Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
  • Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
  • Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
  • Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
  • Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

 

About You:

  • Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by substance use.
  • Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
  • 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.
  • Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
  • Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
  • Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

What we will give to you: 

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
  • 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 

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.

 

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.

 

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

6/9/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Antony Ungi | Antony.ungi@cgl.org.uk

 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.