Assertive Outreach Recovery Coordinator

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to individuals using our services, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment 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. We are currently recruiting a  Assertive Outreach Recovery Coordinator to work as part of the  West Kent Prisons Cluster working at HMP Rochester, HMP Cookham Wood, HMP Maidstone, HMP East Sutton Park and be part of the Substance Misuse Psychosocial Interventions Service. Our ideal candidate will have 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. Where: West Kent Prisons Cluster Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent   Please note: 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.  The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain either HMPPS security clearance.

Responsibilities

About the Service:

The Change Grow Live Substance Misuse Service. It is a specialist service based within the prison that is committed to supporting service users to tackle their drug and alcohol use, reduce reoffending and lead happier, healthier lives. Whether their aim is to stop using substances completely, to cut down, or for harm reduction information, we are here to support that journey. 

About the role:  

• You will work with service users to initiate recovery from drug and/or alcohol dependence, to enable service users in the prison to build their own recovery capital and to support them to move into long term sustained recovery and social (re)integration.
• Delivery of 1-1 and group psychosocial intervention. 
• To be creative and innovative so that the post best meets the needs of the service user, promoting access into treatment, and encouraging engagement with underrepresented communities.

About you:

• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse needs.
• Demonstrate a strong recovery focus and have knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users.
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

  What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

  The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.  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. 

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

  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.  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   

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

16/11/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Tracey Ryan | [email protected]

 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.