Change Grow Live
Volunteer Criminal Justice Recovery Support Worker
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Overview
Making the decision to enter treatment can be an intimidating experience for the people we support. You can make a difference.
As a Volunteer Criminal Justice Support Recovery Worker with Change Grow Live, you will be working in close collaboration with Criminal Justice Recovery Workers and the Probation Service, helping people who use our services reach their desired outcomes.
Responsibilities
With this role, you’ll be working as part of the Criminal Justice team, based in the CGL Luton Recovery Alliance service.
No two days are the same, and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual. Being flexible, curious, and a good listener are key.
As a Criminal Justice Recovery Support Volunteer, you will be:
- Assisting recovery coordinators in their caseload management and supporting service users through all aspects of their treatment journey and community order or license conditions.
- Completing assessments, risk management plans, and undertaking one-to-one work with service users.
- Working with colleagues to run the support group for service users under the Criminal Justice Team.
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This is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to gain experience of working in both the substance misuse and criminal justice fields.
You will be part of a supportive team and will receive comprehensive training and guidance to develop within the role.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.
We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring:
- Regular supervision.
- Availability of someone on site for day-to-day advice and guidance.
In return for the time you give, you will receive:
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- Valuable training.
- Experience and skills.
- The satisfaction of making a real difference.
Training
Training is an essential part of the volunteer role. Attendance on training is mandatory.
Mandatory training:
- Volunteer Induction
- Boundaries & Confidentiality
Required training:
- Drug Awareness
- Harm Reduction
- Alcohol Awareness
Training dates are to be confirmed.
Closing Date
31/7/2026
Contact
If you have any questions on this opportunity, please contact:
Fiona Mulholland (Luton Services (Adult & YP & Yarmouth)) 📧 fiona.mulhollan@cgl.org.uk 📞 07767 672 695
Eligibility
You must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.
Additional Note
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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