Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Via; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to join their New Beginnings team in Brent. This rewarding role focuses on providing high-quality care to individuals accessing substance misuse treatment, particularly those involved with the criminal justice system. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments and supporting clients in various settings, including courts and treatment agencies. With significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a vibrant service that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a transformative journey for many individuals.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Financial perks

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting assessments for substance misuse treatment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Contact, assess, and support individuals in various settings.
• Conduct assessments for clients within the criminal justice system.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Support and Referral Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Would you like to support people into substance misuse treatment and away from crime?

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our New Beginnings team in Brent.

This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

The main purpose of this role is to provide excellent quality of care to those accessing treatment across the Borough, with particular attention to those within the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

1. Contact, assess, refer and support people in New Beginning premises, criminal justice settings (including Court, police stations, prisons, probation offices), treatment agencies and other appropriate settings.
2. Conduct assessments for clients, including Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and Drugs Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) assessments.
3. Conduct Required Assessments (RA) for service users recently arrested.

The Service

New Beginnings is a bright and vibrant drugs and alcohol service supporting Brent residents since 2018. The service is led by Via, in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Location

The successful candidate will be based at Via New Beginnings, with travel across the borough and occasional travel to prisons within London and bordering counties.

To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via, including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Via, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ebony Mingle, Criminal Justice Senior Practitioner at.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 January at midnight.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 20 January.

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