Recovery Worker - Criminal Justice Team

Our client are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.

It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided. 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 community it serves.

It is an extremely 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 relevant experience in the substance misuse field and a level 3 Tackling Substance misuse or equivalent, we would like to hear from you.

We provide a comprehensive package of accredited courses and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme.

To arrange an informal discussion with Louise Braisby, contact:

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

In return, they 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 at a time of exciting and fast-growing change

Working her 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.