Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator

Clinks; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hours

Wellness hub access

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Coventry is seeking a Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator to identify, engage and support service users with drug and/or alcohol needs, delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning. The role requires weekly travel to HMP Hewell and a valid driving licence.

You will work with prisons, probation services and community providers to ensure smooth transitions, harm reduction and access to ongoing support on release.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Able to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and services.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to change while prioritising service users.
• Understanding of information governance and safeguarding.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.
• Must be approved for Restricted Institutional Access and DBS/HMPPS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between prison in-reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to support continuity of care.
• Carry out prison-based screenings, initial assessments and risk assessments; develop recovery plans with service users prior to release.
• Provide harm reduction education, overdose prevention and relapse planning for in-custody and post-release.
• Deliver Naloxone provision pre- and post-release and train peers in its use where appropriate.
• Offer through-the-gate support and facilitate access to housing, health appointments and community recovery services on release.
• Conduct home, hostel and community outreach to maintain engagement with high-risk individuals.
• Collaborate with police, probation, mental health, housing and social care partners.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

Self-motivation

Organised

Teamwork

Adaptability

Information governance

Willingness to learn

DBS clearance

Job description

Change Grow Live is a charity committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Our core values – Be open, be compassionate, and be bold – guide everything we do. We believe in treating everyone as an individual, providing support with respect and care, and working together to create meaningful change.

We are looking for a Prision In-Reach Recovery Coordinator to join our team in Coventry. Your role will focus on identifying, engaging and supporting service users with drug and/or alcohol needs, delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning to reduce substance misuse, re-offending and associated harm. You will work closely with prisons, probation services, and community-based providers to ensure seamless transitions and timely access to appropriate support on release.

A fantastic oportunity has arisen to become a Prison In-Reach Coordinator on a permanent basis, engaging service users who are engaged in a cycle of reoffending. This role involves weekly travel to our feeder prison, HMP Hewell, therefore access to a car and valid clean driving licence is essential for this role.

• 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.

About The Role

• Act as a key liaison between prison in-reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to support continuity of care, shared case management, and coordinated risk reduction planning.
• Carry out prison-based screenings, initial assessments, and risk assessments, developing recovery plans in partnership with service users prior to release.
• Provide harm reduction education, overdose prevention, and relapse management planning with service users in custody and following release into the community.
• Deliver and promote Naloxone provision pre- and post-release, and train service users and peers in its use where appropriate.
• Offer “through-the-gate” support including gate pickups where appropriate and facilitate access to community recovery services, housing, and health appointments upon release.
• Conduct home visits, hostel visits, and community outreach as needed to maintain engagement, particularly with high-risk individuals and those at risk of disengagement.
• Work collaboratively with police, probation, mental health, housing, and social care partners to address the complex needs of high-risk service users and promote recovery and rehabilitation.

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.
• Approved for Restricted Institutional Access: The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance

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