Change Grow Live
Opiate Recovery Coordinator
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At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our Liverpool service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team.
We have an exciting opportunity for Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join our Croxteth team who have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.
Location
Croxteth, Liverpool
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 per week
Contract Type
Permanent
About the Role
- Manage a caseload of individuals accessing structured treatment for opiate dependence.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
- Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction advice.
- Support individuals prescribed opioid substitution treatment (OST), ensuring regular reviews and close partnership working with prescribing clinicians.
- Promote recovery capital by supporting access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, family support, and community resources.
- Facilitate regular key working sessions, monitoring progress and adapting recovery plans where appropriate.
- Carry out safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children, escalating concerns in accordance with local and organisational procedures.
- Encourage engagement with peer support, mutual aid groups, and recovery communities.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, mental health services, probation, housing providers, social care, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic case records in accordance with CGL policies and data protection legislation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision.
- Support individuals through planned treatment completion, aftercare, and sustained recovery.
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About You
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate 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 Offer
- 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.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
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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.
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.
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
2/8/2026
Cameron Mcgann | Cameron.Mcgann@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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