Criminal Justice Engagement Worker

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking a Criminal Justice Engagement Worker in West Midlands to provide high-quality interventions for individuals in the criminal justice system. This full-time role comes with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum and is fixed-term for 12 months. Successful candidates will engage with service users, manage day-to-day issues, and work collaboratively to support recovery journeys. The position requires understanding substance misuse and experience with therapeutic techniques.

Qualifications

• Understanding of substance misuse effects on individuals and communities.
• Experience in techniques such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain service quality during pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage service users during their recovery.
• Complete screening and identify recovery-focused interventions.
• Prepare and present reports as required.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse effects

Experience with CBT

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of patient physical health needs

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Criminal Justice Engagement Worker to join our team, working with individuals within the criminal justice system to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based interventions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference by addressing substance misuse and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver effective brief interventions
• Work with service users in attendance and manage day‑to‑day issues that arise upon release from custody or prisons
• Signpost to local services and empower service users to build their community networks and recovery capital
• Promote visible and contagious recovery to service users within the criminal justice systems
• Work collaboratively with all service users/partner agencies/st identify barriers preventing people from all communities accessing a full range of services, including substance misuse, mental health, wellbeing and primary care services
• Create and maintain a local Recovery Assets Register suitable for service users within the criminal justice systems
• Ensure all clients have scheduled appointments according to their needs and determine when issues are (or are not) an emergency requiring immediate action
• Empower service users to develop their networks and recovery capital

About Us

Inclusion, created in 2002, is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock. We support individuals, families and communities affected by addiction, crime, mental health or sexual health. Our work is rooted in training, development and the wellbeing of our people.

Details

• Date posted: 13 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 301-IT-26-7714675
• Job locations: STaRS Cannock WS11 1JN

Job responsibilities

• Engage service users in treatment and through their recovery journey
• Complete screening and asset‑based mapping to identify appropriate recovery‑focused interventions
• Complete recovery plans with service users that are SMART goal‑focused
• Identify and effectively manage risk with service users
• Develop and sustain links with multi‑disciplinary services including statutory and non‑statutory providers of Tier 2, 3, 4 drug services, criminal justice services and providers of wrap‑around services
• Keep up‑to‑date records and information for internal and external evaluation
• Provide information and statistics consistent with Inclusion’s requirements
• Prepare and present reports when required
• Participate in regular supervision
• Take part in annual appraisal and review based on the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Understanding and awareness of the effects of substance misuse on an individual and the community
• A commitment to and understanding of the recovery agenda
• Experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution‑focused therapy

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of substances and their effects
• Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Understanding of a patient’s physical health needs and ability to carry out blood pressure checks, infection control checks and keep service in line with COSHH
• Flexibility to work across the county to meet the needs of the service

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to work within the framework of the recovery agenda
• Reliable and punctual

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Inclusion

Address: STaRS Cannock WS11 1JN

Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk