We are recruiting for a Recovery Coordinator – Criminal Justice to join the team on a temporary basis (3 months).

Primary responsibility will be to support individuals identified through the Criminal Justice System in reducing the harms associated with substance misuse.

This is a full-time post based at the service in Manchester. Attendance is required every day.

Your new role

• Support individuals referred through the Criminal Justice System to reduce substance misuse–related harm.
• Contribute to lowering reoffending rates by promoting healthier choices and recovery pathways.
• Work directly with service users to encourage social reintegration and community participation.
• Enable service users to build meaningful, purposeful lives through resilience, peer support, and self‑determination.
• Collaborate closely with the National Probation Service (NPS) from agreed premises.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and/or experience working within the criminal justice or related field.
• Experience supporting and advising participants facing complex and/or multiple barriers to success.
• Experience of working within Criminal Justice Partnerships and/or within a multi‑agency team environment.
• Knowledge of effective interventions that reduce drug‑related crime.
• Experience conducting full assessments, with the ability to identify, manage, escalate and reduce risks.

What you'll get in return

• Full‑time working hours
• Weekly pay schedule
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexibility to be paid via PAYE or through an umbrella company

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.