Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 12 Months 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicestershire Substance Misuse Services as a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker. You will join our large integrated service which delivers treatment across the whole of Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. The role is within our Criminal Justice Team which work in Leicester City but also in locations throughout Leicestershire and Rutland.

Role Responsibility

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker you will manage a caseload, undertake assessments, develop person centred recovery plans and run evidence based substance misuse interventions in  group basis and individually. Your work will make a real difference; supporting individuals to make changes in their substance use and improving their overall quality of life.

You will work as part of a team made up of Recovery Workers, Managers, Doctors, Nurses and Peer Mentors. As a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker you will also work very closely with Police, Probation and Prison partners.  The role will be highly varied and may include working within Police custody suites, supporting individuals leaving prison or delivering interventions as part of enforceable Court orders, prison licences and out of court disposals.

A driving licence and car access is desirable but flexibility in travel across the county is essential.  The ability to gain Police or Prison clearance may be required for this role.

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 achieve recovery.  A keen interest in the Criminal Justice System and willingness to work with offenders to help turn their lives around is a must.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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

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