Change Grow Live
Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator
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Recovery Coordinator (Prison In-Reach Worker) – Coventry
Change Grow Live is a charity committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Our core values – Be open, be compassionate, and be bold – guide everything we do. We believe in treating everyone as an individual, providing support with respect and care, and working together to create meaningful change.
About the Role
We are looking for a Recovery Coordinator to join our team in Coventry, with a focus on:
- Identifying, engaging, and supporting service users with drug and/or alcohol needs
- Delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning to reduce substance misuse, re-offending, and associated harm
- Working closely with prisons, probation services, and community-based providers to ensure seamless transitions and access to support on release
A new opportunity has arisen for a prison in-reach worker on a fixed-term basis, engaging service users caught in cycles of re-offending. This role involves weekly travel to HMP Hewell, so access to a car and valid clean driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key liaison between prison in-reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to ensure continuity of care, shared case management, and coordinated risk reduction planning.
- Conduct prison-based screenings, initial assessments, and risk assessments, developing recovery plans with service users before release.
- Deliver harm reduction education, overdose prevention, and relapse management planning with service users in custody and post-release.
- Promote and provide Naloxone training to service users and peers where appropriate, pre- and post-release.
- Offer "through-the-gate" support, including gate pickups, and facilitate access to rehabilitation services, housing, and health appointments.
- Conduct home visits, hostel visits, and community outreach to maintain engagement, particularly with high-risk individuals.
- Collaborate with police, probation, mental health, housing, and social care teams to address complex service user needs and promote recovery.
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About You
We’re seeking a ** compassionate, organised, and proactive** professional with experience in substance misuse and related fields. The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a deep understanding of substance misuse issues and experience in a similar role.
- Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong IT proficiency.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, organisation, and resilience—able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
- Have good knowledge of mental health interventions and support services.
- Be a strong team player, with adaptable, collaborative interpersonal skills.
- Continuously seek to improve practice, while upholding information governance and safeguarding standards.
- Hold or be willing to obtain Restricted Institutional Access clearance, including:
- Enhanced DBS check
- HMPPS security clearance (required before starting)
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What We Offer
Change Grow Live fosters a supportive, values-driven workplace. You’ll enjoy:
- Wellness initiatives:
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly
- Access to a ‘Wellness’ hub
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Time off: Generous annual leave (with increases over your first five years), plus bank holidays.
- Financial benefits: Contributory pension scheme and employer discounts (shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.).
- Refer a Friend scheme: Receive a voucher when a successful referral joins our team.
- Career development: Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative culture: Join a friendly, supportive team that values collective impact.
Remuneration: CGL points 23-28 (£27,861.26 – £32,002.35), outside of the London weighting area – full-time at 37.5 hours/week, pro-rata for part-time roles.
Key Details
✔ Location: Coventry ✔ Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) – permanent contract ✔ Essential: Car, valid UK driving licence ✔ Right to Work: Must have full UK work authorisation (no visa sponsorship).
Contact: Ellie Vaughan – ellie.vaughan@cgl.org.uk
Please note: Direct applications only. No agencies will be considered.
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