Outreach Worker Criminal Justice

Charles Hunter Associates; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Outreach Worker for a new prison service in York. This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to work with male offenders, focusing on their recovery from substance misuse and mental health challenges. You will join a dedicated team, providing essential support, advice, and group sessions to aid inmates in their recovery journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those facing complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse and recovery is essential.
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system is required.

Responsibilities

• Support inmates' mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assist with recovery plans and provide group sessions.

Skills

Experience with substance misuse

Experience with mental health

Experience with the criminal justice system

Strong communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Outreach Worker? Do you have experience with substance misuse, mental health or working with people in the criminal justice system? Apply here!

I am looking for an Outreach Worker to work for a specialist charity who run NHS funded services and projects within prisons for inmates.

The Outreach Worker is working within a brand new prison based in York for male offenders and a service which provides drug and alcohol recovery services to inmates.

The Outreach Worker is a permanent full time role paying £24,000-£26,000 per annum on a Monday to Friday working pattern.

You will be working as part of a team of 20 Outreach Workers focusing on the mental and physical wellbeing of inmates, assisting and aiding with those in recovery, providing support, advice and group sessions.

The successful candidate must have

• Experience working with substance misuse, recovery or with addiction
• Experience of the criminal justice system and challenges those face in it
• Experience of risk assessments, recovery plans and comprehensive assessments
• Strong communication experience with sensitive and complex client groups

If you are looking for an exciting role in substance misuse and working within a prison setting, apply here!