Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinators

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hour

Wellness hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Newham is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to engage service users across courts, probation offices and prisons, completing assessments and guiding referrals to appropriate interventions. You will work with the Criminal Justice team to support recovery planning, data recording and collaboration with partner services, ensuring timely access to care.

This full-time, fixed-term contract runs until 31 March 2027 and includes DBS clearance; 37.5 hours per week and

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding of substance misuse issues.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic psychosocial support to service users across criminal justice settings.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and recovery planning; refer to appropriate services.
• Collaborate with National Probation Service, Court, and Prison teams.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organised

Mental health awareness

Team player

Adaptable

Information governance

Continuous learner

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

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 are‘Be 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’ll be working as part of our Criminal Justice team, based in Newham.

Location: NewhamHours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027

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.

Responsibilities

Role Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator.

You will work across various Criminal Justice settings based on service needs, including courts, probation offices, and prisons. Responsibilities include completing assessments, managing the prison release process, supporting individuals on probation, liaising with courts, and facilitating voluntary referrals from the police. You may also be involved in group facilitation.

Your specific functions and areas within Criminal Justice will be assigned according to service requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail in data recording.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 everyone's 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.

About you:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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

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

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

Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47)

Closing Date

26/9/2026

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

Celine Gurung | [e-mail]

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