Recovery Coordinator

 

As a Recovery Worker within our Drug and Alcohol Service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system to reduce substance use, improve wellbeing, and break the cycle of reoffending. Co-located with Police, Probation and prison services, you will work as part of a multi-agency team to provide coordinated, timely, and person-centred interventions for people with complex needs. 

The role involves completing comprehensive assessments, developing tailored recovery plans, and delivering structured psychosocial interventions using trauma-informed and motivational approaches. You will support service users to access treatment, harm reduction advice, relapse prevention, and wider recovery opportunities, while also addressing related needs such as housing, mental health, safeguarding, and social stability.

Working closely with partner agencies, you will contribute to risk management and public protection through effective information sharing, joint case planning, and proactive engagement. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact by helping individuals build long-term recovery, increase stability, and reduce offending behaviour.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have an understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field.
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with proficient IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.

 

 

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising yearly for the first 5 years, capped at 30 days. 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme.

 

 

 

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.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

8/5/2026

Elishia Brodie | Elishia.Brodie@cgl.org.uk

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