Criminal Justice Assessment Worker

Change Grow Live; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellness hour

Contributory pension

Discounts

Friendly team

Training & progression

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Hull is seeking an Assessment Worker to join the Criminal Justice team on a part-time basis. You will assess individuals with complex needs, coordinate care pathways and liaise with partner agencies to ensure timely access to treatment.

The role emphasises empathic communication, safeguarding, and delivering harm-reduction advice, with pro rata salary and pro-rated hours for part-time work. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues facing substance misuse
• Experience of community based support/outreach
• Knowledge of safeguarding risks and escalation process
• Communicate confidently and effectively
• Respond flexibly to the demands of the post
• Work as a member of a team
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users
• Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users

Responsibilities

• Engaging people affected by substance use and providing advice, support and recovery-focused interventions to enable timely access into treatment.
• Completing high-quality, personalised assessments using appropriate screening tools to identify needs, risks and the most effective pathways into care.
• Booking nurse-led alcohol assessments where clinical input is required and working closely with clinical colleagues.
• Liaising with referring agencies and partners to provide updates on engagement and outcomes.
• Delivering robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions at triage stage.
• Managing referral systems and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Identifying, responding to and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy and best practice.
• Contributing to service performance and access targets, supporting equitable access for priority and treatment-naivepopulations.

Skills

Substance misuse knowledge

Community outreach

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Equal opportunity commitment

Empathetic attitude

Positive outcomes focus

Supportive attitude

Job description

Overview

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.

We are now seeking a Assessment Worker to join our Criminal Justice team in Hull — someone who brings curiosity, empathy and confidence when working with people with complex needs, and who understands the importance of timely, high-quality assessment in improving outcomes.

Where: Hull

Part Time Hours: 16per week

Contract Type: 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.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging people affected by substance use and providing advice, support and recovery-focused interventions to enable timely access into treatment.
• Completing high-quality, personalised assessments using appropriate screening tools to identify needs, risks and the most effective pathways into care.
• Booking nurse-led alcohol assessments where clinical input is required and working closely with clinical colleagues.
• Liaising with referring agencies and partners to provide updates on engagement and outcomes.
• Delivering robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions at triage stage.
• Managing referral systems and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Identifying, responding to and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy and best practice.
• Contributing to service performance and access targets, supporting equitable access for priority and treatment-naivepopulations.

About you:

• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misuse including social care, welfare benefits, health, and emergency accommodation
• Experience of community based support/outreach practices
• Knowledge of safeguarding risks and escalation process
• Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
• Respond flexibly to the demands of the post
• Work as a member of a team
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
• Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users
• Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users

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
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

15/11/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Louise Chester | [e-mail] post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.