Recovery & Dependency Worker (Probation Support)

Phoenix Futures; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing talks

Job summary

Phoenix Futures is seeking a Dependency and Recovery Worker based primarily at Laindon Probation, working with Essex Probation Practitioners. You will support people in recovery, conduct 1-1s, assist in court-related treatment requirements, and help with care planning and relapse prevention.

The role emphasizes partnership work, travel around the county, and delivering psychosocial support within a criminal justice context. Essex-based setting with service-aligned teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of problematic substance use with interventions and treatment.
• Proven ability to network and partner with agencies for client benefit.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and stay organized.
• Proficient with Outlook and Word; familiar with databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to clients open to Essex Probation.
• Identify and offer interventions within the Probation office.
• Assist assessments for ATR, DRR, MHRT in court scenarios.
• Liaise with prisons and upskill Probation staff.
• Develop person-centred care plans and relapse prevention strategies.

Skills

Substance misuse interventions

Partnership working

Caseload management

Communication skills

Travel Essex

Outlook & Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Phoenix Futures is seeking a Dependency and Recovery Worker based primarily at Laindon Probation, working with Essex Probation Practitioners. You will support people in recovery, conduct 1-1s, assist in court-related treatment requirements, and help with care planning and relapse prevention.

The role emphasizes partnership work, travel around the county, and delivering psychosocial support within a criminal justice context. Essex-based setting with service-aligned teams.