IOM Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking an IOM Recovery Coordinator to impact the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This multifaceted role involves providing substance misuse interventions, coordinating with various agencies, and participating in case reviews to ensure effective support for diverse individuals. Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues essential.
• Experience working within criminal justice or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored substance misuse interventions to service users.
• Undertake assessments and develop recovery plans.
• Liaise with criminal justice partners.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues

Time management

Ability to manage change

Job description

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Service Users by offering support and respect in a safe environment. We treat each user as an individual and work with them to find suitable treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate, and be bold’, which our team members apply daily to achieve our mission of helping people change their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate IOM Recovery Coordinator - Drug & Alcohol Worker to join our multi-agency team working within the Integrated Offender Management (IOM) framework.

This pivotal role involves providing specialist substance misuse interventions to individuals involved in the criminal justice system who require structured support to break the cycle of offending.

You will be co-located across various settings, including probation offices, police stations, prisons, and community hubs, working closely with partner agencies such as the police, probation, health services, and voluntary sector providers.

Location: Hull

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (full-time), pro rata for part-time

Contract: 12-month fixed-term

About the role

• Deliver tailored substance misuse interventions to service users engaged in the IOM cohort.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred recovery plans.
• Liaise and co-work with criminal justice partners, including probation officers, police IOM teams, courts, prisons, mental health, and other providers.
• Participate in multi-agency case reviews, contributing to joint decision-making and coordinated support planning.
• Provide assertive outreach and engagement to hard-to-reach or reluctant individuals.
• Monitor progress, complete risk assessments, and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate records in line with service policies and data reporting requirements.
• Abide by relevant policies and procedures and pass vetting and screening processes for effective multi-agency working.

About you

• Excellent knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and experience working within criminal justice or related fields. Knowledge of behaviour change strategies and the cycle of change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change effectively, prioritising service user needs.
• Understanding of information governance and safeguarding.
• Willing to learn and contribute to professional development.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing with service length, capped at 30 days.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly, access to a Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme.

Please reflect on the role details when completing your application to demonstrate alignment with the role's requirements.

If you require sponsorship, note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. It may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if salary requirements are met. More information can be found here.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Salary points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35). Outside London Weighting Area. Closing date: 8/8/2025. Start date: 1/8/2025.

Contact: Elishia Brodie | [e-mail]

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.