Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recovery support organization in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator. This role involves supporting individuals through their recovery process, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have knowledge of substance use issues and excellent communication skills. Offering a salary of £27,861.26 - £32,002.35, this full-time position provides meaningful engagement in the community.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Training, career development & progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within a similar field.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Commitment to information governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support service users through their treatment journey.
• Conduct assessments and recovery planning.
• Engage in multi-agency collaboration.

Skills

Understanding of substance use issues

Excellent communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Proactive and able to work on own initiative

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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 Criminal Justice Team in Nottinghamshire to support service users identified through the Criminal Justice System to reduce substance use related harm. Ensuring people accessing CGL services via the criminal justice system can improve and change their lives and reduce reoffending.

As a Criminal Justice 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 Nottingh amshire - primarily based in Mansfield. There may be occasional working in Bassetlaw, when required.

Hours Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience (Based on full time hours, paid Pro Rata)

Contract Permanent.

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 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, prisons 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 note WE ARE HOPING TO HOLD INTERVIEWS ON 06/11/2025 & 07/11/2025

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.

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 - GOV.UK

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

26/10/2025

Claire Thorpe | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.