Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker
CompanyChange Grow Live
Location
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/13/2026
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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily 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.
A vacancy has arisen for a new specialist Dual Diagnosis (Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use) Recovery Worker role based in Preston and Central Lancashire, working as part of Lancashire wide team who support people with their or their loved ones’ drug and/or alcohol issues. This role will work closely with community and inpatient mental health services, creating joint recovery plans to support individuals care needs.
We’re looking for a committed professional to support individuals with complex co-existing mental health and substance use needs. Many of our clients face additional challenges such as neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities, unstable housing, poor health, safeguarding concerns, and limited support networks.
You’ll manage a dedicated caseload and work flexibly across the community, offering assertive outreach and in-reach support in diverse settings — from GP surgeries and mental health services to substance misuse hubs and supported accommodation.
This is a mobile, hands-on role suited to someone resilient, empathetic, and motivated to drive change where it matters.
Where Preston
Hours Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary, allowances and holidays will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
About The Role
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily 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.
A vacancy has arisen for a new specialist Dual Diagnosis (Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use) Recovery Worker role based in Preston and Central Lancashire, working as part of Lancashire wide team who support people with their or their loved ones’ drug and/or alcohol issues. This role will work closely with community and inpatient mental health services, creating joint recovery plans to support individuals care needs.
We’re looking for a committed professional to support individuals with complex co-existing mental health and substance use needs. Many of our clients face additional challenges such as neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities, unstable housing, poor health, safeguarding concerns, and limited support networks.
You’ll manage a dedicated caseload and work flexibly across the community, offering assertive outreach and in-reach support in diverse settings — from GP surgeries and mental health services to substance misuse hubs and supported accommodation.
This is a mobile, hands-on role suited to someone resilient, empathetic, and motivated to drive change where it matters.
Where Preston
Hours Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary, allowances and holidays will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
About The Role
- Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.
- Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings.
- Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
- An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
- Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance and legislation.
- Ability to liaise and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
- 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
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 is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
1/6/2026
Ed Stropek | ed.stropek@cgl.org.uk | 07778154005
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.