Arrest Referral Worker 

Salary range: £25,639 – £30,490 (depending on experience) plus an additional 8% unsociable hours allowance 

Hours: 35 per week covering a range of shifts, including regular weekend shifts. 

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract 

Location: Durham Custody Suite (Durham Constabulary – Investigative Hub, Durham Gate, Spennymoor, DL16 6FS) with potential occasional travel across the region. 

Following the award of a new contract, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arrest Referral Worker in our CARS team, which has had, and continues to receive national recognition.

Cranstoun are proud to work with the Durham Constabulary, and Durham Police and Crime Commissioners to deliver the Cranstoun Arrest Referral Service, offering drug and alcohol using offenders the opportunity to break the cycle of substance related crime.

Are you currently working as a substance use worker, probation officer, or could you bring transferable skills and experience to our team? Are you a good listener? Can you motivate people to change? Are you comfortable working with vulnerable people? This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples lives.

You will work in police custody assessing, advising and referring offenders, providing them the opportunity to access treatment to address their substance use.

You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance use work including assertive engagement, harm reduction support, as well as other associated duties. You need to have an understanding of the issues faced by people who use drugs and alcohol, and who commit crime, and be dedicated to delivering a service that supports these individuals to make positive changes to their behaviour, health and well-being.

All roles within this service are subject to enhanced DBS checks and Police vetting.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. 

To apply, download the application pack below and submit to hr@cranstoun.org.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. 

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC