Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point's Substance Use Services in Leicestershire and Rutland seeks a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to manage a caseload of individuals under court-enforced treatment. You will liaise with Offender Managers, courts and partner agencies, and regularly attend Leicester Magistrates Court to promote community sentence treatment requirements.

The role involves working toward Continuity of Care targets, engaging service users to reduce risks linked to substance use and reoffending, and

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users whose treatment is enforced by the courts (including ATRs, DRRs, licence and post-sentence supervision)
• Liaise with Offender Managers, the courts and partner agencies to maintain strong multiagency relationships
• Attend Leicester Magistrates Court to promote community sentence treatment requirements
• Work towards targets for Continuity of Care
• Engage service users to reduce risks linked to their substance use and further offending

Job description

This Criminal Justice Recovery Worker post sits within Turning Point's Substance Use Services in Leicestershire and Rutland. The role centres on managing a caseload of people whose treatment is court-enforced, including ATRs, DRRs and licence and post-sentence supervision. It involves regular attendance at Leicester Magistrates Court to promote community sentence treatment requirements, alongside liaison with Offender Managers, the courts and partner agencies. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of service users whose treatment is enforced by the courts, including ATRs, DRRs, licence and post-sentence supervision
• Liaise with Offender Managers, the courts and partner agencies, maintaining strong relationships through multiagency working
• Attend Leicester Magistrates Court to promote community sentence treatment requirements
• Work towards targets for Continuity of Care
• Engage service users proactively to reduce the risks linked to their substance use and further offending

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle