Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Leicestershire

Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Substance Use Services as a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker. Within the role you will focus on partnership working with Leicestershire Police to engage those arrested with drug and alcohol issues into treatment and deliver brief interventions to those receiving Police cautions and other out-of-court disposals. Your passion and engagement at this early stage will make a real difference in preventing escalation in substance use and offending.

Starting salary £24,150 with annual pay progression up to £28,252 (Dependent on experience you may be offered a salary above the initial starting salary)

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker you will work flexibly across Leicestershire supporting individuals who are arrested for drug and alcohol related offending. You will see them in the custody suite, delivering brief interventions and engaging them into treatment.

You will also be the lead Recovery Worker for our Out of Court Disposals. Similar to ‘speed awareness sessions,’ you will deliver between one and six sessions predominantly in groups (including online groups) aiming to prevent escalation in substance use and offending.

Day-to-day you will work alongside an Advanced Practitioner, another Recovery Worker and an administrator under the guidance of our Criminal Justice Team Leader. You will also work very closely with Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion colleagues within the custody suites. 

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator, efficient and organised and have a real passion for supporting service users to engage in treatment. You must be engaging, enthusiastic and passionate, have a keen interest in the Criminal Justice System and willingness to work with offenders to help turn their lives around is a must.

A driving licence and car access is essential and you will be required to use your own car to travel between sites on a daily basis (expenses will be provided.) The ability to gain Police clearance is also an essential requirement for this role. The role will also require flexibility in working hours including some evening and weekend working as required for the role.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point