Community Reentry & Recovery Coordinator

Clinks; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Wellness hour and hub

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, etc.

Friendly supportive team

Training, career development & growth

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live seeks a Through the Gate Recovery Coordinator to support individuals pre-release and during their transition back to the community from Bristol. You will assess needs, engage service users, and help arrange initial post-release appointments with practical and emotional support.

You will design holistic resettlement plans, work with partners across healthcare and prison services, and advocate for access to services, ensuring continuity of care and successful community integration.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substance misuse and criminal justice experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with good IT skills.
• Proactive, with strong time management and prioritising abilities.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and best practices.
• Ability to work in partnership with professionals and stakeholders.
• Commitment to information governance and safeguarding.
• Willingness to learn and support others' development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and engage service users to ensure access to the right intervention.
• Provide immediate support on day of release and assist with initial appointments.
• Design holistic resettlement plans to maintain healthcare continuity after release.
• Coordinate with CGL teams, healthcare, prison partners and external agencies.
• Advocate for access to partnership services and support safeguarding processes.
• Support social reintegration and recovery-oriented activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Information governance

Willingness to learn

Job description

Change Grow Live seeks a Through the Gate Recovery Coordinator to support individuals pre-release and during their transition back to the community from Bristol. You will assess needs, engage service users, and help arrange initial post-release appointments with practical and emotional support.

You will design holistic resettlement plans, work with partners across healthcare and prison services, and advocate for access to services, ensuring continuity of care and successful community integration.