Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Grow Live seeks a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker in Liverpool to assess and engage service users within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring timely access to intervention and care tailored to individual needs.

You will work with partners, complete court reports, and support ATR/DRR orders, with DBS clearance and MOJ vetting required. The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) with salary in the CGL points 23–28 range.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex barriers to success.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and interventions to reduce drug-related crime.
• Collaboration with Criminal Justice Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Working: Collaborate with HM Probation Service, Court Services, and CJ partners.
• Assessment: Conduct suitability assessments for ATR/DRR Orders and personalised assessments for treatment entry.
• Court Support: Prepare court reports and provide training to Magistrates on CHART and ATR/DRR orders.
• Continuity of Care: Liaise with the Community Criminal Justice team for ongoing care.
• Monitoring: Track court outcomes and relay information to wider teams.
• Interventions: Support wider CJ team with interventions such as conditional cautions.

Skills

Criminal Justice

Assessment

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission 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 anCriminal Justice Recovery Worker who 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. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Where: LiverpoolHours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentFull-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.

Responsibilities

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring they receive the right intervention at the right time. We're seeking a compassionate individual with a particular interest in working with those who may have had contact with the criminal justice system or need support for alcohol and/or drug use.

Responsibilities:

• Partnership Working: Collaborate with HM Probation Service, Court Services, and partners in the wider Criminal Justice System.
• Assessment: Conduct suitability assessments for ATR/DRR Orders and personalised assessments for individuals entering treatment via these orders.
• Court Support: Prepare court reports and provide regular training to Magistrates on CHART service and ATR/DRR orders.
• Continuity of Care: Liaise with the Community Criminal Justice team to ensure effective continuity of care for all service users.
• Monitoring: Monitor and obtain court outcomes, relaying information to wider teams.
• Interventions: Support the wider Criminal Justice team with interventions such as conditional cautions and Required Assessments.

Person Specification:

• Experience: Supporting individuals with complex barriers to success.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and effective interventions to reduce drug-related crime.
• Collaboration: Experience working with Criminal Justice Partnerships.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain MOJ vetting.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications.

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

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

23/10/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Paul Newman | [e-mail]

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