Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

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At Change Grow Live, we are unwavering in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services. We offer support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our team embodies these principles daily. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Are you ready to develop your career by positively impacting the lives of individuals in West Kent? If you are a team player with a genuine interest in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team at our Gravesend service.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to contribute to our successful service.

Our dynamic and collaborative team includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists and psychologists, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.

Location: Gravesend

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Full Time Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 pro rata dependent on experience

Please note:

Applicants will need to either already have or  be able to gain Kent Police, prison and probation vetting and clearance.

Purpose of the Role

Your focus will be to support service users identified through the Criminal Justice System, reduce substance misuse-related harm, and help reduce re-offending. You will work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives while promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

Role-Specific Responsibilities:

• Deliver DRR/ATR intervention in line with National Probation Service (NPS) court order requirements.
• Provide a seamless link between police/court custody suites, prison, and the community.
• Provide information for courts and other criminal justice agencies on the suitability for drug treatment interventions.
• Provide recovery planning and review, as well as structured group work within the Foundations of Recovery/Rehabilitation framework if needed.
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
• Working with individuals to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination.

About You

To thrive in this role, we are looking for individual who:

• Possess an understanding of substance misuse and relevant experience in this field or a related area.
• Have knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
• Understand effective interventions that lead to a reduction in drug-related crime.
• 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.
  
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for the first five years.
• Wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Various discounts and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• 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. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

If you're prepared to take your career to the next level and make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in West Kent.

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