Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Dependency and Recovery Coordinator Location Birmingham-West Midlands Job ID 2025-17404 Number of Vacancies Remaining 1 Category Health and Social Care Practitioner Type of Contract Permanent employee Contracted Hours Per Week 37.50 Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Click Here for Job Description https://changegrowlive.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=19848&hashed=-792166287 Overview

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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  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.

 

Where: Kitts Green Probation Office (Hybrid role)

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours

 

 

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 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 groupExtensive knowledge of the issues facing offendersExtensive knowledge of the rehabilitation process and the contributing factorsto 
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 
externalstakeholders 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. 

 

 

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 - GOV.UK

 

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.

 

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

 

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

Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 24/8/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Pinky Patel | pinky.patel@cgl.org.uk   This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed

 

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

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