Sanctuary Personnel

Recovery Coordinator

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Key information

Pay
£22 - £22
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

JOB-20240911-46972578

Job Title

Recovery Coordinator

Specialism

Substance Misuse

Location

Newham, UK

Salary

£22.00 per hour

Type

Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Recovery Coordinator within Criminal Justice Services in Newham, earning £22.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity with Change Grow Live (CGL) offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to support individuals within the criminal justice system who are affected by substance misuse. In this rewarding role, you will help service users navigate their recovery journey, reduce reoffending, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

Perks and benefits

Part Time / Full Time

Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Hourly Pay

Earn £22.00 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your valuable skills and experience.

Comprehensive Support

Benefit from working within a well-established organisation that provides the tools, resources, and guidance needed to succeed.

Professional Development

Access ongoing training and career development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and progression prospects.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy flexibility while making a meaningful impact within your community.

Rewarding Work

Help individuals make positive changes to their lives while contributing to safer communities.

What you will do

Assessment and Planning

Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and personalised recovery plans for individuals entering the service.

Case Management

Manage a caseload of service users, ensuring timely access to treatment, interventions, and ongoing support.

Psychosocial Interventions

Deliver one-to-one support sessions and facilitate group-based interventions where required.

Criminal Justice Support

Assist individuals transitioning from custody into community-based treatment services.

Multi-Agency Working

Work closely with Probation Services, Courts, Prisons, Police, healthcare providers, and community organisations.

Advocacy

Support service users in accessing housing, healthcare, employment, education, and welfare services.

Harm Reduction

Promote harm reduction approaches to minimise substance-related risks and reduce reoffending.

Record Keeping

Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant case records in accordance with organisational policies.

Outcome Monitoring

Monitor recovery progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust support plans as appropriate.

Service Development

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of services.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience

Previous experience working within substance misuse, criminal justice, recovery services, or related support environments.

Case Management Skills

Experience managing caseloads and delivering person-centred interventions.

Knowledge

Understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, harm reduction approaches, and criminal justice pathways.

Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and engagement skills.

Partnership Working

Ability to work effectively with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Organisational Skills

Strong ability to manage competing demands and maintain accurate records.

Commitment

Passion for supporting individuals to achieve sustainable recovery and positive life changes.

Why Newham

Newham is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering an exciting mix of cultures, communities, and opportunities. With excellent transport links, thriving local amenities, green open spaces, and a strong sense of community, Newham provides an ideal environment for both professional development and personal growth. Working here means having the opportunity to make a real difference within a dynamic and evolving community.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now

Take the next step in your recovery services career and join the Criminal Justice Team in Newham with Sanctuary Personnel.