Recovery Coordinator Criminal Justice

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

Job summary

A charity organization in Kirklees is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator. This role is focused on providing support to individuals within the Criminal Justice System. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting those with barriers to success and a firm understanding of the Criminal Justice System. The position offers a competitive salary, part-time hours, and various employee benefits aimed at improving wellness and career growth.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts

Supportive team training and career progression

Competitive rates of pay

Refer a friend scheme with vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex barriers to success.
• Knowledge of effective interventions to reduce drug-related crime.
• Strong collaboration skills with Criminal Justice Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals within the Criminal Justice System.
• Conduct suitability assessments for ATR / DRR Orders.
• Liaise with Community Criminal Justice teams for care continuity.
• Monitor and communicate court outcomes.
• Assist with interventions such as conditional cautions.

Skills

Supporting individuals with complex barriers to success

Understanding of the Criminal Justice System

Experience working with Criminal Justice Partnerships

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time in a way that best meets their needs.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual so being flexible curious and a good listener are key.

Where

Dewsbury working flexibly across Kirklees

Contract Type

Permanent

Full Time Salary

27861.26 - 32002.35 pro rata dependent on experience

Hours

Part Time 18.75 per week

• Please note: 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

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator you’ll play a crucial role in supporting individuals within the Criminal Justice System ensuring they receive the right intervention at the right time. We’re seeking a compassionate individual with a particular interest in working with those who may have had contact with the criminal justice system or need support for alcohol and/or drug use.

• Partnership Working: Collaborate with HM Probation Service, Court Services and partners in the wider Criminal Justice System.
• Assessment: Conduct suitability assessments for ATR / DRR Orders and personalized assessments for individuals entering treatment via these orders.
• Continuity of Care: Liaise with the Community Criminal Justice team to ensure effective continuity of care for all service users.
• Monitoring: Monitor and obtain court outcomes relaying information to wider teams.
• Interventions: Support the wider Criminal Justice team with interventions such as conditional cautions and Required Assessments.

Person Specification

• Experience: Supporting individuals with complex barriers to success.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and effective interventions to reduce drug-related crime.
• Collaboration: Experience working with Criminal Justice Partnerships.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and help individuals navigate the criminal justice system towards a brighter future we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating lasting change and empowering lives.

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally you’ll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Paid Wellness hour weekly.
• Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Varied benefits incl. shopping cinema and holiday discounts.
• Supportive team training career progression opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay free eye tests product discounts.
• Refer a friend scheme with generous vouchers if successful.

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 Sponsorship

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (27861.26 - 32002.35)

ILW / OLW / Fringe: N/A – Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

17 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date

14 / 12 / 2025

Contact

Paula Walkden

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