Recovery Coordinator
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,861.26 to £32,002.35 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Change Grow Live |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 18130 |
Summary
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people affected by addiction. The Changing Futures programme is a joint initiative by the Department for levelling up Housing and Communities (DLUHC)and The National Lottery Community Fund. As such, this role has a focus on partnership work to support people experiencing multiple disadvantages; homelessness, drug and/or alcohol addition, mental health, domestic abuse and, involvement with criminal justice agencies.
The Changing Futures Recovery Coordinator will be supported by CGL’s specialist Rough Sleepers, Drug & Alcohol Treatment (RSDAT) Team Leader and managed day-to-day by the Changing Futures Operations Manager. They will be based at St. Batholomew’s House in Brighton alongside Brighton & Hove City Council’s Adult Social Care teams. They will also work in collaboration with CGL’s RSDAT Team and Criminal Justice Intervention Team (CJIT) to support people struggling with addiction. The team are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they support, creating respectful and safe environments where people who use our services feel able to make lasting and significant change as well as being able to reconnect with family, friends, and supportive communities, take part in life enhancing activities, and access the clinical addiction services they need.
Base Location: Brighton & Hove - St. Batholomew’s House
Full Time Salary*: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35
Full Time Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Contract: Fixed Term contract – end date 31st of March 2026
* 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.
This is a fixed term post until 31st March 2026 with applications awaiting further funding for this team and post.
The successful candidate will have a passion for connecting quickly and meaningfully with new people and be confident supporting those facing acute difficulties. They will also strive to reflect on their own practice, experience, and values to bring the best of themselves to their work. The successful candidate will benefit from induction training and have access to CGL’s national training resources, in addition to line-management supervision and support. Once settled in, you will be based in one of the country’s most exciting cities, meeting people who use our services and building relationships with local services, groups, and support communities.
Please read the Role-specific Responsibilities and Role Requirements in the Job Description document for more information.
You can read more about the work of Changing Futures at their website www.changingfuturessussex.org
You will need to refer to these in the ‘How you meet the criteria for the role’ section on the last page of your application.
What we will give to you:
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.
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
Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
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.
Interview Dates
Please note that we have a 2-stage interview process, both are due to be completed online via Teams.
Competency Interview date: 19th December
Values Based Interview: 22nd December
The Changing Futures Recovery Coordinator will be supported by CGL’s specialist Rough Sleepers, Drug & Alcohol Treatment (RSDAT) Team Leader and managed day-to-day by the Changing Futures Operations Manager. They will be based at St. Batholomew’s House in Brighton alongside Brighton & Hove City Council’s Adult Social Care teams. They will also work in collaboration with CGL’s RSDAT Team and Criminal Justice Intervention Team (CJIT) to support people struggling with addiction. The team are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they support, creating respectful and safe environments where people who use our services feel able to make lasting and significant change as well as being able to reconnect with family, friends, and supportive communities, take part in life enhancing activities, and access the clinical addiction services they need.
Base Location: Brighton & Hove - St. Batholomew’s House
Full Time Salary*: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35
Full Time Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Contract: Fixed Term contract – end date 31st of March 2026
* 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.
This is a fixed term post until 31st March 2026 with applications awaiting further funding for this team and post.
The successful candidate will have a passion for connecting quickly and meaningfully with new people and be confident supporting those facing acute difficulties. They will also strive to reflect on their own practice, experience, and values to bring the best of themselves to their work. The successful candidate will benefit from induction training and have access to CGL’s national training resources, in addition to line-management supervision and support. Once settled in, you will be based in one of the country’s most exciting cities, meeting people who use our services and building relationships with local services, groups, and support communities.
Please read the Role-specific Responsibilities and Role Requirements in the Job Description document for more information.
You can read more about the work of Changing Futures at their website www.changingfuturessussex.org
You will need to refer to these in the ‘How you meet the criteria for the role’ section on the last page of your application.
What we will give to you:
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.
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
Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
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.
Interview Dates
Please note that we have a 2-stage interview process, both are due to be completed online via Teams.
Competency Interview date: 19th December
Values Based Interview: 22nd December