Drug Testing on Arrest Recovery Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is offering a full-time fixed-term role to support clients dealing with substance misuse at Southampton Police Station. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing advocacy, and fostering social reintegration for service users. Candidates should have experience in substance misuse and strong communication skills, with a salary range of £27,861.26 – £32,002.35. Join a supportive team with numerous employee benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with service

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups and managing dynamics such as conflict.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative.
• Good working knowledge of mental health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support clients who tested positive for Class A drugs.
• Conduct screening, assessment, and make referrals.
• Work with users for social reintegration.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse issues

Excellent verbal and written communication

Time management and prioritizing skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

Where

Southampton Police Station

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary

£27,861.26 – £32,002.35 (pro‑rated for part‑time)

Contract Type

Fixed Term until 31‑Mar‑2026

Responsibilities

• Support clients who have tested positive for Class A drugs on arrest from Southampton Central Police station.
• Provide support to service users at point of entry and review known service users.
• Conduct screening and assessment and make onward referral.
• Reduce drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community.
• Promote carer, service‑user and community involvement.
• Provide advocacy for access to partnership services.
• Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives by promoting recovery resilience, peer support and self‑determination.

About you

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field.
• Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice.
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies and internal/external stakeholders.
• 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 safeguarding procedures.
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge 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 year of service, capped at 30 days.
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Several benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development and progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if the candidate is successful.

Application Instructions

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. 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.

Visa & Eligibility

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 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.

Closing Date

17 / 11 / 2025

Contact

Abi Jones (Southampton)

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