Recovery-Focused Justice Engagement Worker

NHS; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Cannock is seeking a dynamic Criminal Justice Engagement Worker. The role involves engaging with individuals within the criminal justice system to provide evidence-based interventions for substance misuse recovery. Ideal candidates will possess strong counselling skills, an understanding of the recovery agenda, and the ability to collaborate with various agencies. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience engaging individuals within the criminal justice system.
• Understanding of the recovery agenda and harm reduction approaches.
• Ability to carry out physical health checks.

Responsibilities

• Engage service users in treatment and support their recovery journey.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for positive outcomes.
• Facilitate harm reduction initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse effects

Counselling skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of recovery-based interventions

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Cannock is seeking a dynamic Criminal Justice Engagement Worker. The role involves engaging with individuals within the criminal justice system to provide evidence-based interventions for substance misuse recovery. Ideal candidates will possess strong counselling skills, an understanding of the recovery agenda, and the ability to collaborate with various agencies. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community.