Recovery Coordinator - Flex Team inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 21 AUG 2024

Together, we are committed to transforming lives.



We firmly believe that every person deserves the opportunity to overcome addiction and build a brighter future.


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, valuing 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Recovery Coordinator
who has the skills and experience to join our
Brighton & Hove Recovery Service

Flex Team
assessing and engaging with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

The Flex Team will work within the multi-disciplinary service as outreach-tasked Recovery Coordinators. Flex Team Recovery Coordinators will also be expected to explore working hours and patterns which better suit the needs of people who are limited in their ability to engage with the service 9am-5pm on weekdays.

Our vibrant Brighton service team includes service managers, consultant psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, recovery staff, volunteers, administrators, and Peer Mentors. Collectively, we are devoted to providing the highest quality support and interventions for individuals using our services.


Where
Brighton


Hours
Full time, 37.5 per week


Full Tine Salary
£27,449.52 - £31,529.41 pro rata, dependent on experience


About the role

• Managing an outreach-tasked caseload of people aged 18+ seeking drug and alcohol treatment support, from the point of entry to treatment and throughout their journey with the service.
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
• Offer short-term structured treatment interventions over the telephone and video calls with competent use of digital communications technology
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination
• Contacting people who have been referred to the Flex Team within 3 days (including weekends).
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place, reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users, such as anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc
• Work collaboratively with the services clinical team, psychology staff, workforce development and quality & governance to provide evidence-based, free, confidential and non-judgemental support
• Assessment of individual risk and need including the use of AUDIT (alcohol use disorders identification test) and SADQ (severity of alcohol dependence questionnaire) tools.
• Collaborative working with clinical practitioners to evaluate and support medical needs, coordinate opiate substitute treatment, carry out drug screening test, preparatory work and reports for further treatment support
  
  
  

About you

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
  
  
  

Why Join Change Grow Live?


At CGL, we are dedicated to making a real difference. By joining our team, you'll be part of an organisation that values your contributions and encourages your growth. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.


What We Offer

• Flexibility Work across different operational sites and adjust your hours to provide the best service.
• Continuous Improvement Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Supportive Environment Participate in appraisals, training, and one-on-one processes to ensure your personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to Safety We prioritise safe systems of work and a safe environment for all.
• Additionally
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising yearly for first five years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, ‘Wellness’ hub, Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Exciting opportunities for career growth.
• Attractive benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Refer a Friend voucher Scheme
  

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


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.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligib