Custody Inreach Recovery Coordinator

Location: Camden
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:

• Undertake cell sweeps and liaise with custody staff throughout the shift to speak to detainees to promote the service and complete referrals
• Provide interventions to people identified as substance users and be the navigator for these interventions advocating on behalf of the service user.
• Participate with follow up support for those service users recently discharged from the custody suite
• Work as part of a team to identify people who have a history of custody suite admission and support them to improve their lives and reduce reoffending.
• Provide brief interventions including harm minimisation and overdose advice for those in custody particularly where there is ambivalence about engaging with community services.
• Work with local providers to ensure the provision of Naloxone is promoted and accessible for those seen in custody either at the point of release or by accessing their local community service.

About you:

• Have a strong understandingof substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and writtenwith good IT skills
• Knowledge of effective intervention to address and
  reduce repeat reoffending.
• Experience of working in a police custody
  environment.
• Have a good working knowledgeof mental health interventionsservicesand good practice
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professionalknowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years serviceCapped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness huband Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Severalbenefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.

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.