Recovery Workers - Criminal Justice (Ref:0034ZD)

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and motivated Recovery Workers to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves providing high-quality recovery care to individuals engaged with the criminal justice system. You will help clients identify their goals and work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, experience in health or social care, and a passion for making a difference. The organization values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those committed to helping others.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to Blue Light Card

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or related settings.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions for clients involved with the criminal justice system.
• Manage an active caseload and create treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Resilience

Relationship Building

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3

Tools

IT and Digital Media

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Recovery Workers - Criminal Justice (Ref:0034ZD), Stoke-on-Trent

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Client:

We Are With You

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the Role

Our team in Stoke on Trent are recruiting for Criminal Justice Recovery Workers, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. The closing date for applications is the 25th May 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Criminal Justice Recovery Workers provide interventions for people who have involvement with the criminal justice system and cover a range of different areas. You will be expected to be based across the city, including within probation and custody. There will also be in reach required at different prisons, so a driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable. This role is also subject to enhanced vetting with Staffordshire Police. Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them to determine what their goals, ambitions and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery.

This is an integral role for With You - you will manage an active caseload of clients, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity.

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. We’re looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role so whilst experience is preferred it is not essential, please make sure to demonstrate your interest in the position and your transferable skills in your application.

You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high quality service is maintained. A driving licence is preferred for this role. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

This is an evolving part of our service that is truly making a difference and if you believe you have the passion to be a part of our team, please get in touch or submit your application below.

Please note, working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with some Saturday and late night work required on a rota basis.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work
• have good oral and written communication skills
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be organised and able to manage your time effectively
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• be happy to support other With You locations when needed

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be able to pass a vetting check to work in custody and courts as required. A full job description will be available upon request.

About Company

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

DE&I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period