Change Grow Live
Recovery Motivator
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Recovery Motivator (Lived Experience Role)
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our service users. We provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support, treating every individual as unique and empowering them to access the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are Be open, be compassionate, and be bold, and we apply these every day to help people change direction, grow, and live fulfilling lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The Recovery Motivator is a valued lived experience role within our Drug and Alcohol Service, focused on building meaningful relationships, reducing harm, and supporting sustained recovery. This position is designed to support individuals with personal experience of addiction to re-enter the workforce through a part-time opportunity that builds on their strengths, insights, and skills.
This role sits within our Outreach Team, where you will work as part of a dynamic and experienced group supporting individuals who may be homeless, living in insecure accommodation, hostels, or emergency housing, and who have drug and alcohol support needs.
Lived experience roles are central to our service. Your personal journey and perspective will be highly respected and will play a vital role in engaging and supporting the people we work with.
Location: CGL Brighton & Hove Recovery Service, Richmond House, Richmond Road, Brighton, BN2 3RL
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Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
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.
In this position, you will
- Contribute to reducing harm, strengthening recovery networks, and developing skills that support both your personal growth and professional development.
- Facilitate needle exchange provision across the city.
- Deliver harm reduction advice.
- Support peer-led recovery activities such as group facilitation, signposting, and one-to-one support.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who
- Is passionate about recovery and helping others.
- Is compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental.
- Is creative and enthusiastic about community engagement.
- Is a positive communicator and relationship-builder.
- Has lived experience of drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- Has experience of or the proven ability to engage service multiple disadvantaged (SMD) services users.
- Has evidence of a commitment to service user involvement and development.
- Has experience of auditing to inform evaluation and service development.
- Has experience of risk assessment and risk management procedures.
- Has knowledge of the issues facing people who are homeless or rough sleeping.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
- Weekly paid wellness hour and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive, inclusive, and experienced team environment.
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Application Information
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description and the role specifics. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Please note This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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.
CGL SPOT (20) (£26,296.03 - £26,296.03)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
19/7/2026
Vicky McFarlane | vicky.mcfarlane@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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