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Recovery Worker

£28.56k - £32.8k per annum
Full-time
At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, people can change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals and live life to their full potential.

Every day our teams work alongside people experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol, offering compassionate, evidence-based support that is rooted in respect, dignity and hope.

Guided by our values — Be open, be compassionate and be bold — we create safe, supportive environments where people feel empowered to make positive changes.

Our Barnet Service supports individuals who are experiencing drug and/or alcohol issues. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in helping individuals access the support they need to move forward in their recovery journey.

As an Entry Into Service Recovery Worker you will be the first point of contact for individuals seeking support, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and person-centred approach.

You will play a key role in engaging new service users, carrying out initial assessments, personalise assesments and supporting individuals to access appropriate treatment and recovery teams, in both the Barnet and satelitte services.

Where Barnet

Hours Full time, 37.5 per week (this post will include weekend and evening work)

  • 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.

Details about the role

  • Act as the first point of contact for new referrals into the service.
  • Providing screening, assessments and onward referrals.
  • Assessment of need including current drug use; drug history; physical and mental health; social situation and risk assessment
  • Conduct initial screenings and assessments to identify needs and risks and providing harm reduction and recovery-focused interventions and advice.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies

About you

  • Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
  • 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.
  • An ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour.
  • AVailability to work weekends and evenings.

What we will give to you

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising annually for first five years.
  • Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Refer-a-friend scheme

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

  • Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, as this will form the basis of our shortlisting process.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to 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.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

8/7/2026

25/6/2026

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This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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