Recovery Motivator

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 seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Recovery Motivator to join our North Lancashire team on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of substance misuse who is committed to helping individuals, families and communities access support and achieve their recovery goals.

Where : North Lancashire Service - Based across St Annes, Fleetwood and Lancaster (1 day per week at each base)

Working Hours : 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract of 6 Months

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.

Responsibilities

The Recovery Motivator role is designed to bring lived experience, hope and inspiration to people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. You will be a welcoming and consistent presence within our services and local communities, helping people access support, build confidence and develop positive recovery pathways. Based on the content of the Job Decription, the role focuses on community engagement, peer support, signposting and promoting recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and supportive presence within open access service areas.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and communities affected by drug and alcohol use.
• Use your lived experience to inspire, motivate and support others in their recovery journey.
• Signpost individuals to relevant services, support agencies and community resources.
• Help develop peer support and mutual aid opportunities.
• Engage with people who may be isolated or not currently accessing mainstream services.
• Support individuals to identify and achieve their personal recovery goals.
• Attend team meetings, supervision and training to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Promote recovery-focused activities and act as a positive ambassador for the service.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection requirements.
• Work in line with safeguarding procedures, policies and professional boundaries. These responsibilities are drawn from the role description.

What We're Looking For

Essential criteria include:

• Lived experience of drug and/or alcohol misuse.
• A genuine passion for supporting others in recovery.
• Understanding of local communities and the challenges people face.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• A calm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations. These requirements reflect the essential criteria outlined in the job description

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local services and the North Lancashire area.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to use your lived experience to make a meaningful difference.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Regular supervision and support.
• The chance to work within a passionate and dedicated recovery-focused team.
• A role that helps build skills, confidence and future career opportunities within the sector.
• 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
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

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. 

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)

CGL SPOT (20) (£26,296.03 - £26,296.03)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Mohammed Amad | [email protected] | 07507857386
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.