Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator

Overview

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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator 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.  

You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions.

Location: CamdenHours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs per week

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.

Responsibilities

About the role: 

• Act as a key liaison between prison in-reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to support continuity of care, shared case management, and coordinated risk reduction planning.
• Carry out prison-based screenings, initial assessments, and risk assessments, developing recovery plans in partnership with service users prior to release.
• Provide harm reduction education, overdose prevention, and relapse management planning with service users in custody and following release into the community.
• Deliver and promote Naloxone provision pre- and post-release, and train service users and peers in its use where appropriate.
• Offer “through-the-gate” support including gate pickups where appropriate and facilitate access to community recovery services, housing, and health appointments upon release.
• Conduct home visits, hostel visits, and community outreach as needed to maintain engagement, particularly with high-risk individuals and those at risk of disengagement.
• Work collaboratively with police, probation, mental health, housing, and social care partners to address the complex needs of high-risk service users and promote recovery and rehabilitation.

About you:

• Empathy and Understanding: A strong grasp of substance misuse issues and experience working in similar fields.
• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in IT.
• Self-Motivated and Organised: Ability to take initiative, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledgeable and Resourceful: Good understanding of mental health interventions and services.
• Team-Oriented: A supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable collaborating with a range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Adaptable: Ability to manage change effectively, always prioritising the needs of our service users.
• Committed to Best Practices: Understanding of information governance processes and dedication to applying all necessary safeguards.
• Continuous Learner: Enthusiastic about seeking out learning opportunities and contributing to the development of others.
• Approved for Restricted Institutional Access: The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance

What We Offer:

• Wellness: Enjoy a paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, access to a ‘Wellness’ hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Time Off: Generous annual leave entitlement (+ bank holidays), increasing yearly for the first five years.
• Financial Benefits: A contributory pension scheme and discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: receive a voucher when they successfully join our team!
• Growth Opportunities: We support your training, career development, and progression.
• Supportive Environment: Join a friendly team that values collaboration and support

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 authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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. 

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

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

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47)

Closing Date

14/10/2026

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

Robert Cathew | [email protected] This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.