Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Turning Point UK; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays

Option to buy additional holidays

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker based in Leicester with travel across Leicestershire to support service users in court-enforced treatment pathways. You will engage with Offender Managers and partner agencies to promote continuity of care and reduce re-offending risks.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel daily, and a passion for helping individuals engage with treatment within the Criminal Justice System.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Interest in Criminal Justice System and willingness to work with offenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users whose treatment is enforced by the courts, including ATRs and DRRs.
• Liaise with Offender Managers and Courts and maintain relationships with partner agencies.
• Attend Leicester Magistrates Court to promote community sentence treatment requirements.
• Travel across Leicestershire to county hubs and co-location with Probation Service; you will use your own car (expenses provided).

Job description

Job IntroductionPlease Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicestershire and Rutland Substance Use Services as a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker. Within the role you will focus on:Managing a caseload of service users whose treatment with Turning Point is enforced by the courts, including ATRs and DRRs, licence and post sentence supervisionQuality liaison with Offender Managers and the Courts, maintaining excellent relationships with key partner agencies and extensive multiagency workingAttendance at Leicester Magistrates Court to promote the use of community sentence treatment requirementsCommitment to achieving targets related to Continuity of CareProactive engagement of service users to reduce the risks related to their substance use and further offendingRole ResponsibilityThis post sits within the Turning Point Leicestershire and Rutland Criminal Justice Team which consists of other Recovery Workers, an Advanced Recovery Practitioner and is overseen by the Criminal Justice Team Leader. This post is based centrally within Leicester City but there is an expectation to travel throughout Leicestershire to our county hubs and also co-location with the Probation Service. A driving licence and car access is essential, and you will be required to use your own car to travel between sites on a daily basis (expenses will be provided.)The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator, efficient and organised and have a real passion for supporting service users to engage in treatment. You must be engaging, enthusiastic and passionate, have a keen interest in the Criminal Justice System and willingness to work with offenders to help turn their lives around is a must.Starting salary £25,870 with annual pay progression up to £30,265 (Dependent on experience you may be offered a salary above the initial starting salary)You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.About usAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.What Benefits Will I Receive?We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.Turning PointAttached documents SM - Recovery Worker.pdfApply