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Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Swale

THE FORWARD TRUST
East Kent
Full-time
18th February 2026

Do you want to make a real difference at the point where change matters most?

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join our integrated drug and alcohol service in East Kent.

You’ll work with adults affected by substance misuse, delivering client-centred psychosocial interventions using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches. The role sits at the heart of Criminal Justice pathways, supporting individuals referred from courts, police custody and prisons.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting clients referred through Criminal Justice routes
  • Carrying out risk, initial and comprehensive assessments
  • Delivering 1:1 sessions and group programmes
  • Acting as a Single Point of Contact for CJ communication within your hub
  • Developing, reviewing and coordinating care plans and risk management
  • Ensuring compliance with court orders, testing, supervision and reporting
  • Working closely with Probation, Housing, Healthcare, Employment and CRC partners
  • Supporting continuity of care across East Kent services

What we’re looking for

  • Experience working with substance misuse and complex needs
  • Confidence managing Criminal Justice caseloads
  • Strong communication and multi-agency working skills
  • Ability to meet KPIs and evidence outcomes
  • A flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach

You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering meaningful, outcome-focused work with people at key points in their recovery journey.

We offer reflective supervision, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a values-led organisation committed to quality, safety and partnership working, where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details