Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Criminal Justice Recovery Workers

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

Do you want to end each day knowing youve made a real difference

We have an exciting opportunity to join the brand-new River Liverpool Drug and Alcohol Support Services a service designed to empower people on their recovery journey and create long-lasting positive change.

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker youll play a key role in supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system especially those coming through our prison link pathway as well as through courts probation and police partners. Youll walk alongside people as they take their next steps forward offering guidance motivation and compassionate support.

We Thrive at Change Grow Live

At Change Grow Live we Thrive by recruiting for success recognising and rewarding effort and creating a working environment that is safe healthy agile and flexible.

Together as a team we are learning developing growing and identifying future talent and leadership to help deliver our mission. Everyone at CGL experiences a sense of belonging where every voice matters and where we engage and connect across every level of the organisation.

We are committed to:

• Creating the conditions for success for those who work and volunteer with us

• Delivering world-class learning and development services to support personal and professional growth

• Enabling open inclusive and transparent cultures where we live and experience our values every day

Where:Liverpool (various hubs)

Full Time Salary:* 27861.26 - 32002.35 pro rata dependent on experience

Hours:* Full Time 37.5 hours per week

*Please note: 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.

**Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain either HMPPS security clearance Police Vetting .

About the Role

In this rewarding and varied role youll support people from their first contact with our service through every step of their treatment and recovery journey. Youll provide tailored one-to-one keywork facilitate group programmes and work closely with partner agencies such as police courts prisons and probation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting screening assessment and recovery planning

• Supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system

• Delivering motivational evidence-based interventions and harm reduction

• Promoting carer community and peer involvement

• Advocating for access to relevant support and treatment pathways

• Liaising with partners to ensure coordinated effective support

• Safeguarding adults and children in line with best practice

• Supporting people to reintegrate socially and lead safe healthy and meaningful lives

You may also deliver additional wellbeing-focused interventions such as substance awareness education.

About You

Youll be someone who is:

• Passionate about helping others especially those facing complex challenges

• Experienced in the field of substance use health social care or the criminal justice system

• A skilled communicator with strong verbal written and IT skills

• Organised proactive and confident working independently and as part of a team

• Knowledgeable in safeguarding confidentiality and partnership working

• Committed to inclusion equity and promoting recovery in all its forms

• Open to learning and eager to support the development of others

What Well Offer You

Were committed to supporting our staff as much as we support the people who use our services. Youll benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) bank holidays

• A paid Wellness Hour each week and access to our dedicated Wellness Hub

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Exclusive discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more

• A supportive inclusive team environment

• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities

Join Us

If youre ready to be part of a bold compassionate and committed team and you want to help people find hope and build a brighter future wed love to hear from you.

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.

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 -

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.