Male Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

CGL (Change, Grow, Live); Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour & hub

Contributory pension

Discounts & perks

Training and progression

Refer-A-Friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator for our Great Yarmouth team in Norfolk. The role focuses on supporting service users through entry to treatment and recovery, with a commitment to safeguarding and information governance.

You will conduct screening, assessments, and recovery planning, work with courts, police and probation, and promote social reintegration and peer support while maintaining confidentiality and building trusting therapeutic alliances.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to use systems securely.
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration with various agencies.
• Understanding of information governance and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support service users from entry through treatment/recovery journey.
• Conduct screening, assessment, and recovery planning with onward referrals.
• Support social reintegration and promote recovery, resilience and self-determination.
• Lead group work programmes or workshops as needed.
• Collaborate with courts, police, probation and other agencies.
• Promote involvement of carers, service users and the community.
• Carry out safeguarding and risk assessments; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Information governance

Prison security clearance

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we are unwavering in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services. We offer support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our team embodies these principles daily. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Male Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our Great Yarmouth team. As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live you will be working with people to help them change the direction of their life, grow as an individual, and live life to its full potential.

Genuine occupational requirements – Please note it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the successful applicant to be male.

Where:Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week

Contract Type: 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.

Responsibilities

About us:

CGL Norfolk provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual's journey. We aim to empower every individual through holistic support and personalised treatment to meet their unique needs. From one-on-one sessions to medical treatments, our goal is holistic care that encourages growth and recovery.

About the role:

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you will play a crucial role at the forefront of our services in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. 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 and probation.
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
• Assess suitability for group work in terms of safeguarding risk and special requirements
• Carry out risk assessments and risk management
• Ensure that all aspects of confidentiality are adhered to and that consent to share information is a key element to building trusting therapeutic alliances
• Adhering to all relevant safeguarding processes

About you:

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are able to obtain and maintain prison security clearance.
• Have an understanding of substance misuse 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
• Genuine occupational requirements – Please note it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the successful applicant to be male.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service, rising yearly for the first five years (30 days)
• 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
• Refer-A-Friend scheme

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.

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

Interview Date

24/11/2026

Closing Date

15/11/2026

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