Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator
Overview:
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Join Us in Making a Real Difference: Become a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator at our Maidstone Service!
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those accessing our service. We believe in offering support, respect, and individualised care in a safe environment, working with each person 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 aim of supporting people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We’re looking for a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our dedicated team in Maidstone. In this role, you'll assess and support individuals within various Criminal Justice settings, ensuring they receive the right interventions at the right time.Whether you’re working in courts, probation offices, prisons, or the community, your impact will be profound.
Where: MaidstoneFull Time Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.52 - £31,529.41 (Pro rata for part time hours)
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver Holistic Support: Use psychosocial interventions to engage with those accessing treatment to reduce harm, and encourage positive change.
- Comprehensive Care: Conduct thorough assessments, recovery planning, and make essential referrals to ensure each person receives the support they need.
- Community Well-being: Work towards reducing drug and alcohol-related harm for both individuals and the wider community.
- Inclusive Engagement: Involve carers, service users, and the community, making sure every voice is heard.
- Advocate for Change: Help those on your caseload to access vital partnership services.
- Empower Lives: Support social reintegration, promote resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
- Deliver groups: Engage and deliver groups to the individuals who are on an ATR/DRR orders.
About You:
- Empathetic & Understanding: You have a deep understanding of substance misuse issues and experience in similar fields.
- Strong Communicator: You excel in both verbal and written communication, with strong IT skills.
- Self-Motivated & Organised: You can manage your time effectively, prioritise tasks, and work independently.
- Knowledgeable & Resourceful: You have a solid understanding of mental health services and interventions.
- Team-Oriented: You thrive in a team setting, collaborating effectively with professionals and stakeholders.
- Adaptable: You’re comfortable with change and always put the needs of our service users first.
- Committed to Excellence: You understand the importance of information governance and are dedicated to maintaining high standards.
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.
Ready to make a difference?
Please ensure that your application form and supporting statement reflect the details outlined in the job description. This helps us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role's requirements.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41)
ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Adam Green | adam.green@cgl.org.uk | 07435921046
: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.