Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Are you ready to develop your career by positively impacting the lives of individuals in Newhamt? If you are a team player with a genuine interest in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team at our Newham service. We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to contribute to our successful service. Our dynamic and collaborative team includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists and psychologists, medical professionals, caring nurses, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.

To thrive in this role, we are looking for individual who:

• Possess an understanding of substance misuse and relevant experience in this field or a related area.
• Have knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
• Understand effective interventions that lead to a reduction in drug-related crime.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
• 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.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
  
  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.

Location: Newham Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Full Time Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time) Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time) Responsibilities: Role-Specific Responsibilities:
• Deliver DRR/ATR intervention in line with National Probation Service (NPS) court order requirements.
• Provide a seamless link between police/court custody suites, prison, and the community.
• Provide information for courts and other criminal justice agencies on the suitability for drug treatment interventions.
• Provide recovery planning and review, as well as structured group work within the Foundations of Recovery/Rehabilitation framework if needed.
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
• Working with individuals to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination., Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for the first five years.
• Wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Various discounts and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.