Criminal Justice Liaison Worker

Change Grow Live; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Leeds seeks a Criminal Justice Liaison Worker to support individuals in the Criminal Justice system, focusing on reducing substance misuse. You'll coordinate assessments, engage users, and ensure continuity of care. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role and knowledge of related issues. This position includes 25 days of holiday, wellness hours, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting and advising participants with complex barriers.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
• Ability to manage change successfully prioritizing service user needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive assessments and support plans.
• Engage individuals in the Criminal Justice system for treatment.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage risks.

Skills

Supporting participants with barriers

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system

Understanding drug and alcohol issues

Ability to manage change

Job description

Criminal Justice Liaison Worker – Responsibilities

• The Criminal Justice Liaison worker will act as the main coordinator providing comprehensive assessments; coordinate resettlement and support plans by liaising with relevant agencies such as probation, prison support services and treatment services.
• Work as part of a team to identify people within the Criminal Justice system who have a history of substance misuse and who are not in treatment. Actively engage this cohort to encourage those not in service to seek support.
• Carry out risk assessments and risk management.
• Liaise with all partner teams to ensure effective continuity of care for all service users.
• Be creative and innovative so that the post best meets the needs of the service user.
• Record information about what you do, requiring a bit of paperwork and attention to detail.
• Be flexible, curious and a good listener, treating every person who comes into our service as an individual.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of supporting and advising participants with complex and/or multiple barriers to success.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
• Experience of working within Criminal Justice Partnerships (desirable).
• Excellent understanding of issues affecting those involved within the criminal justice system such as drug and alcohol issues.
• A commitment to multi‑agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group.
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users.

Salary & Benefits

• Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 – £32,002.35 (dependent on experience, pro rata for part‑time hours).
• Full‑time hours: 37.5 hours per week; part‑time hours pro rata.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year of service, capped at 30 days.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme.

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 support 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Criminal Justice Liaison Worker to join our service in Leeds! The role will support service users identified through the criminal justice system to reduce substance misuse‑related harm. Working from our city centre base and the community, alongside other professionals such as police, probation, drug and alcohol services, housing, social care, and employment services, strong and positive partnership working is a key element of this role. You will have excellent engagement skills to conduct personalised assessments for referrals from our criminal justice partners and deliver evidence‑based interventions alongside practical support and safeguarding.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.