Prison Leaver Recovery Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals transitioning from custodial settings. This role offers the chance to support recovery journeys through a compassionate, strengths-based approach. You will work within a dynamic team, managing a caseload and delivering quality interventions tailored to individuals' needs. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position provides excellent benefits, including 30 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about supporting others and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Health Initiatives

Financial Perks

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of substance use challenges.
• Experience in recovery-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for individuals leaving custodial settings.
• Provide quality interventions and support diverse groups.

Skills

Substance Use Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Group Facilitation

Intervention Strategies

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Training in Substance Use Treatment

Job description

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Prison Leaver Recovery Practitioner, Gloucester

Client:

Via Westminster Drug Project

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to hold a caseload working with those leaving custodial settings, supporting assessments, duty, and groups in a thriving service. The role involves making positive changes in people's lives through a non-judgmental, recovery-based approach that values individuals' strengths and choices.

Joining Via offers a warm welcome, peer support, training, regular supervision, and opportunities to thrive in a lively and innovative environment.

The main purpose is to provide excellent care to individuals leaving custodial settings who will use our service for substance use treatment and complex needs, in partnership with our clinical team, counselors, and other professionals.

You should have in-depth knowledge and experience of challenges faced by people with substance use and related health issues.

As part of a dynamic team, you will manage a caseload, including prescribing, providing quality interventions at various recovery stages, and developing/delivering diverse groups.

The duties are varied; no two days are the same.

Please note this position is subject to Prison Vetting.

Enjoy a rewarding role with a diverse, inclusive team and excellent benefits!

The Service

Adult Drug and Alcohol Services across Gloucestershire transferred to Via on 1st April 2024. This role is part of Via’s new criminal justice service structure, offering opportunities to build on existing strengths, drive new developments, and make a positive impact.

Location

This is a county-wide role, primarily based in Gloucester.

For details on benefits, including 30 days annual leave, health initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities, visit our Benefits Package.

For an informal chat, contact Rae Davies, Area Manager.

The closing date is Sunday, 30 June at midnight.

Interviews are likely to be held w/c 7 July.

We accept applications only via our application form; CVs are not accepted. For guidance, visit our application instructions. Please apply promptly, as the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Via values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, who should indicate this in the application.

All appointments are subject to safeguarding checks including DBS, following safer recruitment principles.

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country of the vacancy, you might need a work permit. For more info, check our Blog.

Do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom