Sessional Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live (CGL) is a charity driven by the belief that we can make a positive difference in the lives of the people who use our services.

Our core values are "Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold", and these principles underpin everything we do. Every day, our teams provide support and respect within a safe and inclusive environment, treating each person as an individual and working collaboratively with them to identify the treatment and care options that best meet their needs.

Recovery Intervention Service Ealing (RISE) is an integrated treatment and recovery service providing a wide range of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for Ealing residents aged 18 and over, as well as their families and significant others affected by drug and/or alcohol use. RISE operates as a consortium, with CGL acting as the lead contractor alongside Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) and the service user-led organisations Build on Belief (BOB) and another local partner organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Change Grow Live Ealing RISE for an enthusiastic, dedicated and outcomes-focused Recovery Worker to join our successful team on a sessional basis.

We are seeking a committed professional to support individuals experiencing substance use issues. Many of the people we work with face additional challenges, including neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities, unstable housing, poor physical or mental health, safeguarding concerns, and limited support networks.

In this role, you will manage a dedicated caseload and work flexibly across the community, delivering assertive outreach and in-reach support in a variety of settings, including GP practices, mental health services, substance use hubs and supported accommodation.

This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideally suited to someone who is resilient, empathetic, and passionate about helping people achieve positive and lasting change.

Contract Type: Sessional
Hours: Ad Hoc / Zero Hours
Location: Ealing

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For sessional contracts, payment will be made on a pro-rata hourly basis according to the hours worked.

• Support service users from their first point of contact with the service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Carry out screening, assessments, recovery planning, and onward referrals where appropriate.
• Work to reduce drug- and alcohol-related harm for service users and the wider community.
• Promote the involvement of service users, carers, and local communities in service delivery and recovery.
• Advocate on behalf of service users to improve access to partner services and support networks.
• Support individuals to achieve social reintegration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives through the promotion of recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
• Research, develop, and prepare materials and content for group sessions and recovery programmes.
• Deliver structured interventions and workshops to individuals at different stages of their recovery journey.
• Participate in debriefs and evaluations with co-facilitators following group sessions, reviewing outcomes, progress, and any identified concerns.
• Adapt and deliver workshops to meet the needs of service users, covering topics such as anger management, sleep, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and relapse prevention.

About you

You will:

• Have a strong understanding of substance use issues and experience of working in a similar field.
• Have experience facilitating groups and managing group dynamics, including conflict resolution and challenging behaviour.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong IT skills.
• Be proactive and able to work independently, with excellent organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills.
• Have a sound working knowledge of mental health interventions, support services, and current best practice.
• Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Be able to manage change effectively while maintaining a focus on the needs of service users.
• Understand the importance of information governance, confidentiality, and data protection, and consistently apply the appropriate safeguards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and actively seek opportunities to broaden your knowledge, skills, and expertise.