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Hardware / Network Engineer
Recovery Champion
Hardware / Network Engineer
#761089
Remote / WFH
Change Grow Live
Job Description
Overview:
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Do you have lived experience of substance abuse? Would you like to use that experience to help and support others? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to join our diverse team as Recovery Champions in Newham Rise. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directly impacted by their own substance misuse and the people who care for them, family members and friends; as well as working with key partners to empower communities.
Where: Newham
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Contract: 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
Responsibilities:
About the role:
Provide a welcoming and consistent environment in open access area
Create links with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and ******* who are not in touch with mainstream services – those isolated in communities, unaware of services, or who do not feel services are for them
Attend team meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions
Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and to support families affected by drugs and ******* to discuss their personal goals and support needs
Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness, signposting to relevant agencies
Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up and identifying specialist advice /support and recovery opportunities.
About you:
Lived experience of drug or/and ******* misuse
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills
Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs, whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental towards Service Users
Confident in working alone as well as part of a team
Can remain calm under pressure
Able to travel as required, including where public transport is not available
What we will give to you:
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata for PT)
Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
Contributory pension scheme
A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A friendly and supportive team
Training, career development & progression opportunities
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.
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d 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.
As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL SPOT (20) (£26,296.03 - £26,296.03) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47) Closing Date: 7/8/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Valentina castellana | [email protected] | 07717426768 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Do you have lived experience of substance abuse? Would you like to use that experience to help and support others? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to join our diverse team as Recovery Champions in Newham Rise. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will work with those who are directly impacted by their own substance misuse and the people who care for them, family members and friends; as well as working with key partners to empower communities.
Where: Newham
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Contract: 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
Responsibilities:
About the role:
Provide a welcoming and consistent environment in open access area
Create links with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and ******* who are not in touch with mainstream services – those isolated in communities, unaware of services, or who do not feel services are for them
Attend team meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions
Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and to support families affected by drugs and ******* to discuss their personal goals and support needs
Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness, signposting to relevant agencies
Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up and identifying specialist advice /support and recovery opportunities.
About you:
Lived experience of drug or/and ******* misuse
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills
Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs, whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental towards Service Users
Confident in working alone as well as part of a team
Can remain calm under pressure
Able to travel as required, including where public transport is not available
What we will give to you:
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata for PT)
Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
Contributory pension scheme
A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A friendly and supportive team
Training, career development & progression opportunities
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.
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d 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.
As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL SPOT (20) (£26,296.03 - £26,296.03) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47) Closing Date: 7/8/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Valentina castellana | [email protected] | 07717426768 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
