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Blackpool | Full Time | 37.5 Hours | PermanentHelp shape the future of recovery support in BlackpoolThis is an exciting opportunity to join Change Grow Live as part of a new service in Blackpool, supporting individuals and communities affected by substance use.At Change Grow Live, we believe in people and their ability to change, grow, and thrive. Guided by our values — Be open, be compassionate and be bold — we work every day to help people build healthier, safer, and more meaningful lives.As we begin this new chapter in Blackpool, we are looking for two Recovery Coordinators to help shape a service that is compassionate, innovative, and rooted in the needs of the local community.This is more than a Recovery Coordinator role. It is an opportunity to be part of building a new service from the beginning — helping to create positive pathways for recovery, strengthen local partnerships, and make a lasting impact for the people we support.About The RoleAs a Recovery Coordinator, you will work directly with people affected by substance use, you will support people throughout their treatment and recovery journey, providing person-centred interventions that promote recovery, resilience, and independence.About YouWe are looking for people who are compassionate, motivated, and committed to supporting recovery.You will ideally haveExperience working within substance misuse, mental health, health, social care, or related servicesA good understanding of recovery and harm reduction approachesStrong communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to manage competing priorities within a busy serviceGood IT and organisational skillsA collaborative and flexible approach to team workingMost importantly, you will share our belief that recovery is possible for everyone.Additional InformationHours Full Time – 37.5 hours per weekContract PermanentPlease note Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.The salary advertised is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.About The RoleYou will support people throughout their treatment and recovery journey, providing person-centred interventions that promote recovery, resilience, and independence.The role will includeManaging a caseload of service usersCompleting assessments, recovery plans, and onward referralsDelivering harm reduction and recovery-focused interventionsSupporting people to improve wellbeing and social inclusionFacilitating group work and structured support sessionsWorking collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teamsPromoting long-term recovery and positive outcomesAs part of a developing service, you will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support innovation, and help shape how support is delivered locally.What We Offer25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceFlexible working arrangementsPaid Wellness Hour each weekEmployee Assistance ProgrammeContributory pension schemeDiscounts on shopping, holidays, and moreTraining, development, and progression opportunitiesA supportive and inclusive team environmentWe ThriveCreating the conditions for success for people who work and volunteer with us.TogetherDeliver world-class learning and organisational development services to foster learning, development, and growth together to achieve our aspirations.BelongingEnable open, inclusive, and transparent cultures where we live and experience our values to ensure a sense of belonging.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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early applications.CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 – £32,002.35)N/A – Outside London Weighting Area27/5/2026Wari Chipunza | Wari.Chipunza@cgl.org.ukThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
