Recovery Coordinator

Julian Support Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to reshaping lives as a Recovery Coordinator. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating the mental health and criminal justice systems. You will provide vital outreach support, manage caseloads, and collaborate with individuals to empower them on their recovery journeys. As part of a dedicated team, you will champion diversity and inclusion while fostering trust and understanding. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Pension Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Training Opportunities

Wellbeing Initiatives

Flu Vaccinations

Eye Tests

Sick Pay

Agile Working

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice pathway.
• Strong understanding of mental health and recovery pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support to individuals with various needs.
• Manage caseloads and facilitate access to specialist services.
• Collaborate with individuals to enhance engagement with services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Knowledge of Mental Health

Understanding of Criminal Justice

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Experience in Support Roles

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Recovery Coordinator - Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health/Criminal Justice sector?

If so, we are looking for a Recovery Coordinator to join our team in Kings Lynn, Norfolk in our Liaison & Diversion department on a full-time permanent basis.

Why Julian Support?

At Julian Support, we're not just another organisation; we're a vibrant community dedicated to reshaping lives. Our mission is clear: to walk alongside those facing mental health challenges, fostering trust, and empowering them to create meaningful changes in their lives. We pride ourselves on being an anti-discriminatory organisation that champions diversity and inclusion. When you join us, you become part of a team that not only values individual contributions but actively works to dismantle barriers and promote a culture of support and understanding.

Fantastic company package includes:

• Competitive salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £25,531.48 - £28,244.32 per annum
• Holiday: 28 days holiday
• Pension
• Flexible working
• Employees extras: Employee assistance programme, death in service, training, wellbeing, flu vaccinations, eye tests, sick pay, agile working and many more benefits

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to join our Liaison and Diversion team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who have been arrested or are transitioning from HMP Norwich. Your work will be outreach-based, providing vital support in the community, and assisting the people we support in navigating their pathways to recovery. You'll be based at the Kings Lynn Police Investigation Centre, with additional responsibilities that may take you across Norfolk and Suffolk. The service hours are Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outreach support to individuals with a range of support needs, including emotional assistance, housing solutions, financial services, social inclusion, and signposting.
• Manage and maintain a caseload of individuals, ensuring their unique needs are met with a creative and flexible approach.
• Facilitate access to specialist services and support systems, enabling the people we support to achieve their optimum level of independence.
• Collaborate with the people we support to build on their strengths and enhance engagement with beneficial services.
• Work alongside colleagues to support the complexities of individuals dealing with the Criminal Justice pathway, mental health issues, substance use and housing issues.
• Engage in community visits and court attendance as necessary, ensuring consistent and supportive communication with the people you support.

About you:

To thrive in this role, you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. You should have a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals that are going through the criminal justice pathway, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to empathise and build rapport with the people you support is essential, along with a strong understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health, Criminal Justice, social inclusion, and recovery pathways. A commitment to valuing diversity and promoting an anti-discriminatory approach in your work is crucial. Additionally, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced with Barred List DBS check and Police Vetting to facilitate access to the Police Investigation Centres.

If this Recovery Coordinator sounds like a position for you, apply now to be part of a team that makes a difference! Please forward your CV with a supporting statement, as one document, as soon as possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.