Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

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Join Our Newham Team as a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our service users. We believe in offering support respect and individualised care in a safe environment working with each person to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our aim of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for aCriminal JusticeRecovery Coordinatorwho has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs. With this role you will beworking across the Widnes and Runcorn area.

Location: Halton
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hrs 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.

About the role:

Reporting to the Criminal Justice Team Leader you will have responsibility for providing intensive assessment and case management services to a caseload of offenders with complex needs. You will have group facilitation experience to support the successful desistance from offending Programme Foundations of Rehabilitation.

An exceptional and experienced case manager is required to support the Community Order Treatment Requirements of those service users involved in the Criminal Justice System including:

• DRR (Drug Rehabilitation Requirements)
• ATR (Alcohol Treatment Requirements)
• RAR (Rehabilitation Action Requirements)
• IOM (Integrated Offender Management) cohort engaging with Police Services Probation and CGL in the Community.
• Test on Arrest Programme
• Service users released from prison back into the community setting.

• Deliver Holistic Support: Engage with our service users through psychosocial interventions to help them reduce disengagement harm and associated criminal activity.
• Comprehensive Care: Conduct screenings assessments recovery planning and make referrals to ensure every individual gets the support they need.
• Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with The National Probation Service Court and Prison teams.
• Harm Minimisation: To mitigate substance misuse-related harm reduce reoffending and guide individuals transitioning from custody to community treatment providers.
• Community Well-being: Work to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm not just to our service users but to the wider community as well.
• Inclusive Engagement: Foster involvement from carers service users and the community ensuring everyones voice is heard.
• Advocate for Change: Support service users in accessing essential partnership services.
• Empower Lives: Assist in social (re)integration promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination.

• Empathy and Understanding: A strong grasp of substance misuse issues and experience working in similar fields.
• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with proficiency in IT.
• Self-Motivated and Organised: Ability to take initiative manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledgeable and Resourceful: Good understanding of mental health interventions and services.
• Team-Oriented: A supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills comfortable collaborating with a range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Adaptable: Ability to manage change effectively always prioritising the needs of our service users.
• Committed to Best Practices: Understanding of information governance processes and dedication to applying all necessary safeguards.
• Continuous Learner: Enthusiastic about seeking out learning opportunities and contributing to the development of others.

• Wellness: Enjoy a paid Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Time Off: Generous annual leave entitlement ( bank holidays) increasing yearly for the first five years.
• Financial Benefits: A contributory pension scheme and discounts on shopping cinema holidays and more.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: receive a voucher when they successfully join our team!
• Growth Opportunities: We support your training career development and progression.
• Supportive Environment: Join a friendly team that values collaboration and support

Please ensure that your application form and supporting statement reflect the details outlined in the job description. This helps us understand how your skills and experiences align with the roles requirements.

Note: The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and police / probation / prison vetting clearance.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application and were happy for you to use it. However what were most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences achievements and strengths so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact youve made in previous roles.

Theres no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are authentic specific and clearly demonstrate your skills experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about 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 -

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.