Peripatetic Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Humankind; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Peripatetic Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator in County Durham. The role involves providing tailored support for individuals with problematic substance use, collaborating with criminal justice partners, and ensuring holistic care for optimal recovery outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance use and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with problematic substance use individuals.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to create tailored guidance for service users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist support for individuals in criminal justice system.
• Engage individuals with treatment services.
• Support colleagues in treatment decision-making.

Skills

Engagement with diverse communities

Holistic care planning

Collaborative working

Substance use knowledge

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Peripatetic Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, County Durham

Client: Humankind

Location: County Durham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a1937b4c1365

Job Views: 4

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week - 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday with one late evening till 7pm and one Saturday 9am-12pm every 3 months.

Location: Centre for Change Whinney Hill County Durham or Saddler House Bishop Auckland County Durham

Contract: Permanent

When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job. You're choosing to make a difference.

We are currently recruiting a Peripatetic Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our recovery coordination team across County Durham. Our team provides support for individuals experiencing problematic substance use involved with the criminal justice system.

The role will ensure the delivery of tailored, specialist support to enable service users to make positive life changes. It involves engaging individuals with diverse needs within our communities. The role is peripatetic if required, based in one of our centres in County Durham.

Working collaboratively with Probation, Prison, and court colleagues, you will support individuals requiring intensive support to engage with treatment services. You will also assist colleagues in decision-making regarding Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) orders to ensure they are suitable and effective.

You will provide tailored guidance to minimize harmful behaviors and support individuals into services if needed. Adopting a holistic approach, you will ensure each service user's care plan addresses all aspects of their wellbeing, not just substance use, to achieve optimal outcomes.

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