Change Grow Live
Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator
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Change Grow Live
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them 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 mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Criminal Justice Recovery Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
Location
Where: Liverpool
Hours
Full Time, 37.5 per week
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.
About the Role
As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals within the Criminal Justice System, ensuring they receive the right intervention at the right time. We're seeking a compassionate individual with a particular interest in working with those who may have had contact with the criminal justice system or need support for alcohol and/or drug use.
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Responsibilities
- Partnership Working: Collaborate with HM Probation Service, Court Services, and partners in the wider Criminal Justice System.
- Assessment: Conduct suitability assessments for ATR/DRR Orders and personalised assessments for individuals entering treatment via these orders.
- Court Support: Prepare court reports and provide regular training to Magistrates on CHART service and ATR/DRR orders.
- Continuity of Care: Liaise with the Community Criminal Justice team to ensure effective continuity of care for all service users.
- Monitoring: Monitor and obtain court outcomes, relaying information to wider teams.
- Interventions: Support the wider Criminal Justice team with interventions such as conditional cautions and Required Assessments.
Person Specification
- Experience: Supporting individuals with complex barriers to success.
- Knowledge: Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and effective interventions to reduce drug-related crime.
- Collaboration: Experience working with Criminal Justice Partnerships.
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly.
- 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Varied benefits including shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
- Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
- Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
- Refer a friend scheme with generous vouchers if successful.
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Application Information
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.
The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain MOJ vetting.
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 - 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.
As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role.
Salary: CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Location: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date: 24/7/2026
Contact Information:
Paul Newman | paul.newman@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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