Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Service Care Solutions; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in South Yorkshire is seeking a Criminal Justice Case Manager to support individuals in the criminal justice system through tailored interventions that promote recovery. This role focuses on direct client support, assessment, and collaboration with multi-agency partners, providing a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in people’s lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing training and support

Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, or related fields.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning.
• Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and advice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments around substance misuse issues and risk evaluations.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans.
• Deliver brief interventions and harm reduction advice.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidence in custody and court environments

Education

Relevant degree such as Criminology, Social Work

Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent qualification

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Criminal Justice Recovery Worker, South Yorkshire

Service Care Solutions

Location:

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

03dfebca7457

Job Views:

3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is proud to partner with a respected charity delivering vital substance misuse services across South Yorkshire. This organisation supports people in the criminal justice system through timely, person-centred interventions that encourage recovery and reduce reoffending.

We are recruiting a dedicated and motivated Criminal Justice Case Manager to join the team and help change lives.

The Role: You will work directly with individuals referred via police custody suites and courts, conducting assessments and delivering brief interventions. This role involves frontline support, care coordination, and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments around substance misuse issues and risk evaluations for individuals in custody or on bail
• Develop and implement tailored care plans
• Deliver brief interventions and harm reduction advice
• Refer service users into appropriate treatment pathways
• Support clients through the early stages of recovery and encourage engagement
• Attend court and custody environments across South Yorkshire
• Work closely with partner agencies and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings
• Maintain accurate case notes and contribute to reporting
• Promote access to housing, health, and support services

Essential Requirements:

• A relevant degree such as Criminology, Social Work OR Diploma in Substance Misuse or equivalent
• Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent qualification
• Experience working within substance misuse, criminal justice, or related fields
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning

What We’re Looking For:

• Confidence working in custody and court environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to harm reduction and recovery-focused support
• Ability to work across multiple locations in South Yorkshire
• Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and advice

Why Apply?

• Work with a values-driven charity with a strong reputation
• Support vulnerable individuals
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training and support
• Be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team making a real impact