Change Grow Live
Sessional Recovery Motivator
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Overview
At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone has the potential to change the direction of their lives. Every day, we provide safe, supportive environments where people are treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.
Guided by our values—Be open, be compassionate, be bold—we are committed to creating opportunities, reducing barriers, and helping people build healthier, more fulfilling futures.
Are you passionate about recovery and want to use your lived experience to help others make positive changes in their lives?
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Sessional Recovery Motivator across Central Lancashire. This flexible role provides an opportunity to support people affected by drug and alcohol misuse while gaining valuable experience within a recovery-focused service.
Contract Type
Sessional
Hours
0 hours, as required by the service. No guaranteed hours
Service
Central Lancashire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service
Locations
Preston, Chorley and Skelmersdale
Responsibilities
About the Role
Recovery Motivators play a vital role in engaging and supporting individuals, families and communities affected by substance misuse. Drawing on lived experience, you will inspire hope, encourage engagement with services and help people access the support they need to move forward in their recovery journey.
This is a sessional worker position, offering work on an as-needed basis. There are no fixed days or guaranteed hours, providing flexibility around your availability and service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a welcoming and supportive presence within service and community settings.
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, carers and local communities.
- Use your lived experience to motivate and inspire others in recovery.
- Signpost individuals to appropriate treatment, recovery and community support services.
- Support the development of peer support and mutual aid opportunities.
- Engage with individuals who may not currently access mainstream services.
- Promote recovery, wellbeing and community integration.
- Attend training, meetings and supervision as required.
- Maintain accurate records and work in accordance with safeguarding policies and professional boundaries.
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About You
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Lived experience of drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- A strong commitment to supporting others in their recovery journey.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A non-judgemental, empathetic and resilient approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Flexibility to work across Pendle, Burnley and Hyndburn.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local recovery services, community assets and support networks within East Lancashire.
What We Offer
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Full training and development.
- Ongoing support and supervision.
- Valuable experience within a leading recovery service.
- The opportunity to use your lived experience to make a genuine difference in people's lives.
Join Us
If you have lived experience, believe in recovery, and want to inspire others to achieve positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help make recovery visible, accessible and achievable across Central Lancashire.
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A note about using AI in your application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
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.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
£15.11/Hr. ILW / OLW / Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
4/10/2026
Closing Date
30/9/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Mohammed Amad | mohammed.amad@cgl.org.uk | 07507857386
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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