Senior Dependency & Recovery Coordinator

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Believe in People?

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 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, 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: £32,002.35 - £34,214.20 per annum Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours

Contract type: Fixed Term 12 months until TBC

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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,…