Female Criminal Justice Recovery Worker
Female Criminal Justice Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicester Substance Use Services as a female specialist Criminal Justice Recovery Worker.
As a female specialist Criminal Justice Recovery Worker you will work flexibly across Leicester city supporting women to engage in substance use treatment. Working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to women that we support their recovery and rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator, efficient and organised and have a real passion for supporting women to engage in treatment. You must be engaging, enthusiastic and passionate, have a keen interest in the Criminal Justice System and willingness to work with women to help turn their lives around is a must.
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
A driving licence and car access is essential, and you will be required to use your own car to travel between sites on a regular basis (expenses will be provided.)
Role Responsibility
This post sits within the Turning Point Leicestershire and Rutland Criminal Justice Team which consists of other Recovery Workers, an Advanced Recovery Practitioner and is overseen by the Criminal Justice Team Leader. This post is based centrally within Leicester City but also involves some satellite work from Market Harborough. There may also be an expectation to travel throughout Leicestershire to our county hubs and also co-location with the Probation Service. A driving licence and car access is essential, and you will be required to use your own car to travel between sites on a daily basis (expenses will be provided.)
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 engage in treatment. You must be engaging, enthusiastic and passionate, have 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
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
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