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SalaryLiaison and Diversion, Substance Misuse Liaison Worker
The Liaison and Diversion service is a multi-disciplinary team operating across West Yorkshire. They work with vulnerable adults and young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system, with the aim of diverting individuals away from crime and into health, social care or other support organisations.
The postholder will lead on the Substance Misuse pathway in Wakefield, holding a complex caseload of clients. This will include arrest referral work in both the courts and the community and completing assessments to help form sentencing decisions specifically around community sentencing of drug rehabilitation/alcohol treatment requirements.
We are looking for two Substance Misuse Liaison Workers who holds a professional qualification in a related field eg. social care, health, education, police, probation, youth work or with a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with complex needs or of working in the criminal justice system in the last 5 years. This is a full-time role on a fixed term contract until March 2025.
The role can be pressurised and you will need knowledge of the legislative framework which underpins the Criminal Justice System along with a thorough understanding of the risks and needs that young people and vulnerable adults experience that are associated with adverse outcomes. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and be able to engage with clients with a trauma informed approach whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries. Experience of and the ability to liaise and build partnerships with the local Substance Misuse treatment service and other agencies is essential as well as the knowledge of the services available to people and their families.
The successful candidate will need an element of flexibility around working hours as some weekend work will be required. It is essential that you have a driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to travel around the District and transport service users. A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check at level 3 and police vetting is also a requirement of the post.
In return we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, excellent annual leave entitlement, employee assistance scheme and life insurance. The Bridge Project is a Mindful Employer.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jenny Brown, Deputy Director of Operations on jenny.brown@thebridgeproject.org.uk to arrange this.
To find out more information and to download an application pack, please visit Jobs and Volunteering - The Bridge Project You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form in order to be considered for the role. No CV’s are accepted. No Employment Agencies please.
The closing date for completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 12 February 2024.
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 13 February 2024.
Interviews will be held on Friday 23 February 2024.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
