Impact-Driven Recovery Coordinator, Criminal Justice

recoveryfocus; North East; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Waythrough is hiring a Recovery Coordinator - Criminal Justice in Bishop Auckland to manage a caseload and deliver person-centred support for individuals facing drug and alcohol-related challenges within the criminal justice system.

You will assess needs, develop recovery plans and coordinate with Probation, court teams and partner agencies to reduce harm and support sustained recovery. This is a full-time role across multiple sites with potential evening/weekend work.

Qualificações

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete assessments, develop recovery plans and manage risk effectively.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting positive outcomes for individuals and families.
• Ability to build effective relationships with service users, families, colleagues and external partner agencies.
• Compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
• Confident to work independently, manage a caseload and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload, developing, delivering and reviewing individual recovery plans and treatment interventions.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs, risks and appropriate support.
• Undertake risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and ongoing case management, maintaining accurate records using online case management systems.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including one-to-one and group work, to support recovery and positive behaviour change.
• Work collaboratively with Probation, court colleagues and other criminal justice partners to complete suitability assessments and prepare reports to inform sentencing options.
• Support the delivery of Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATRs) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRRs), helping individuals engage with treatment and achieve positive outcomes.
• Where required, provide prison in-reach to support people preparing for release, including those who are abstinent, and help them access appropriate community services.
• Work alongside partner agencies to coordinate support, facilitate access to treatment and strengthen individuals' connections with their local communities.
• Support families, carers and significant others, promoting positive family involvement in recovery and reducing the impact of substance use on family life.
• Contribute to harm reduction activities, including drug screening, BBV testing, immunisation, needle exchange services and tailored drug and alcohol interventions.
• Promote visible recovery and ensure service users can access appropriate peer support and community resources.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, following organisational policies and working with safeguarding authorities where required.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date case records, reports and other documentation, sharing information appropriately with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, performance reviews and ongoing professional development.
• Work flexibly across operational sites and support evening and weekend service provision where required.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

IT skills

Risk assessment

Safeguarding knowledge

Caseload management

Formação académica

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Waythrough is hiring a Recovery Coordinator - Criminal Justice in Bishop Auckland to manage a caseload and deliver person-centred support for individuals facing drug and alcohol-related challenges within the criminal justice system.

You will assess needs, develop recovery plans and coordinate with Probation, court teams and partner agencies to reduce harm and support sustained recovery. This is a full-time role across multiple sites with potential evening/weekend work.