Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a part of Change Grow Live team you’ll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives.  

We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team in Nottinghamshire to support service users identified through the Criminal Justice System to reduce substance use related harm and to help reduce reoffending

As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

Where: Nottinghamshire - primarily working across Ashfield, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling. 

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, paid Pro Rata) 

About us:

Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire provides recovery support for individuals who use our services. Our goal is to empower individuals, providing holistic support and treatment tailored to their needs. We offer both one-to-one and group sessions, along with medical treatments.

About the role:

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you will play a crucial role at the forefront of our services in Nottinghamshire. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination
• Supporting specific group work programmes or workshops designed to meet the unique needs of our service users.
• Close liaison and multi-agency working with other professionals and partnership agencies including Courts, police and probation.
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement

About you: 

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have an understanding of substance use issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with proficient IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• 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
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards

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

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and be willing to undergo MOJ vetting. 

We look forward to receiving your application!

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)