Senior Dependency & Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Walsall is offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Dependency and Recovery Coordinator. This role involves conducting assessments and facilitating transitions for individuals within the probation system, providing training, and managing community interactions. The candidate should have relevant experience in criminal justice or social care. This is a part-time, fixed-term position with a salary range of £32,002.35 - £34,214.20, pro rata for hours worked.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in criminal justice or substance misuse services.
• Ability to deliver quality services.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and assessments for substance misuse.
• Facilitate transitions to community services.
• Provide training to probation staff.

Skills

Relevant experience in criminal justice

Multi-agency working

Knowledge of rehabilitation process

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support respect and a safe environment where we tailor our approach to each individuals 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 striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives foster personal growth and embrace life to its fullest.

We have a unique opportunity to become a Senior Dependency and Recovery Coordinator as part of our service.

This role will be working with the Probation Service and aims to develop and deliver interventions that tackle these behaviours while increasing the appeal of services to this underrepresented group.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain MOJ vetting.

Where: Walsall Probation Office (Hybrid role)

Hours: Part time 30 hours per week

Full time Salary Range: 32002.35 - 34214.20 per annum Dependent on experience pro rata for part time hours

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

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 the Role

As a Senior Dependency and Recovery Practitioner you will:

• Carry out initial screenings and comprehensive assessments for individuals identified with substance misuse issues within the probation system.
• Evaluate service users dependency levels mental health status and other factors affecting their recovery journey.
• Facilitate seamless transitions for service users by providing onward referrals to specialist treatment and community services (e.g. mental health services housing support and employment services).
• Collaborate closely with local agencies and services including prison substance misuse teams to ensure continuity of care particularly for individuals transitioning from custody back to the community.
• Offer consultation training and mentoring to probation staff to enhance their confidence and knowledge in managing individuals with substance misuse issues.
• Attend and contribute to case management and review meetings providing updates on service user progress and ensuring timely information sharing to support compliance and enforcement activities.
• Encourage participation in community-based activities and peer support groups to foster a sense of belonging and purpose.
• This role requires flexibility and a proactive approach with work carried out across Northamptonshire including Probation offices courts community settings and accommodation services.

About you

• Relevant experience of working within criminal justice substance misuse (including alcohol) or social care services with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
• A commitment to multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group.
• Extensive knowledge of the issues facing offenders.
• Extensive knowledge of the rehabilitation process and the contributing factors to success and making long term sustained offending behaviour and social functioning.
• Experience of working with groups or pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users.
• Have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to engage successfully with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Be able to work collaboratively with others both internally and externally.

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing annually for first five years.
• A dedicated Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits including discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training career development and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live we'd be delighted to connect with you.

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.

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. 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 28 to 30 (32002.35 - 34214.20)

Closing Date

14/12/2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

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

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