Social Worker - Criminal Justice Team

Hiring People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to work in substance misuse services. The role involves supporting people in the judicial system to lead meaningful lives and collaborating closely with various agencies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience in the field. The organization offers generous benefits including annual leave and a pension package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Attractive Pension Package

Health Scheme

Training opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the substance misuse field.
• Degree in criminology, psychology, social work, or similar.
• Willingness to undertake training for accredited qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in the judicial system to lead meaningful lives.
• Coordinate with courts, probation, and prisons.
• Provide flexible, responsive services to the community.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse field

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with recovery communities

Education

Relevant degree (criminology, psychology, social work)

L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent

Job description

Make a positive change - work for The Alcohol & Drug Service

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and the community it serves.

It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career opportunities being created.

The criminal justice team are working with people involved in the judicial system supporting them to lead meaningful lives. This team works very closely with the courts, probation and prisons to support and steer people away from a life of crime and offending often underpinned by addiction issues.

If you have a relevant experience in the substance misuse field, a relevant degree e.g. criminology, psychology, social work or diploma in Adult Care or equivalent and L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you.

If you are experienced by working in the field but do not have the formal qualifications, we provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

To arrange an informal discussion with Louise Braisby or Phil Scales contact

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

In return, ADS are offering:

• Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years' service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays
• Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)
• Health Scheme
• Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.

Working at ADS is more than a job, it's an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.

To apply click on the link provided and you will be redirected to the company website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.