Overview:
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.
Our Coventry service has a great opportunity for a Criminal Justice Engagement Worker to join our enthusiastic team at CGL Coventry
Where: Coventry
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:
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.
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 19 to 23 (£25,077.00 - £27,861.26) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 14/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Luke Birtwistle | [email protected] : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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.
Our Coventry service has a great opportunity for a Criminal Justice Engagement Worker to join our enthusiastic team at CGL Coventry
Where: Coventry
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary: £25,077.00 to £27,861.26 per year (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
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.
About The Role:
- Conduct DRR/ATR/MHTR assessment and write reports within agreed deadlines.
- Liaise with probation and court staff to ensure robust communication.
- Provide timely updates relating to DRR/ATR/MHTR clients in treatment.
- Act as a SPOC (single point of contact) in the courts for drug and alcohol related treatment queries/issues.
- Provide brief training on treatment and pathways for CJ professionals.
- Act as a SPOC for HMP Prison releases ensuring a seamless pathway for individuals back into the community.
- Develop strong partnerships and joint working within the local courts, probation services, and other Criminal Justice partnership agencies.
- Provide training on treatment and pathways for CJ professionals and work as the link between the courts and substance misuse service.
About you:
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field.
- Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills.
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- The post-holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.
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
- Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click apply.
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.
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.
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