Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator - Croydon

Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator – Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London
Pay Rate: £20–£25 per hour, depending on experience
Service: Substance Misuse / Criminal Justice
Start Date: Immediate start available

Job Description

Archer Resourcing is currently recruiting for a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join a substance misuse service in Croydon.

This role involves supporting individuals within the criminal justice system who are experiencing drug and alcohol-related difficulties. You will help service users engage with treatment, address the factors contributing to offending behaviour and work towards sustainable recovery and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users involved in the criminal justice system.
• Complete assessments and develop individualised recovery plans.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions and ongoing recovery support.
• Support individuals to access drug and alcohol treatment services.
• Work collaboratively with probation services, courts, prisons, police and other relevant agencies.
• Identify risks, safeguarding concerns and barriers to recovery.
• Promote harm reduction, relapse prevention and positive lifestyle changes.
• Support service users with housing, mental health, employment and other social needs.
• Maintain accurate case notes, assessments and client records.
• Monitor progress and encourage engagement with treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within substance misuse, criminal justice or a related support service.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol dependency and recovery pathways.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and confidentiality.
• Strong communication, organisational and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £20–£25 per hour , depending on experience.
• An opportunity to support individuals in making positive changes to their lives.
• Ongoing support from Archer Resourcing.
• Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

How to Apply

If you have experience in substance misuse or criminal justice support and are interested in this opportunity in Croydon, please send your up-to-date CV to Archer Resourcing for further information.