Criminal Justice Assessment Worker

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Key Responsibilities

Engaging people affected by substance use and providing advice, support and recovery-focused interventions to enable timely access into treatment. Completing high-quality,

Requirements Summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately,

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Responsibilities

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→Engaging people affected by substance use and providing advice, support and recovery-focused interventions to enable timely access into treatment.
→Completing high-quality, personalised assessments using appropriate screening tools to identify needs, risks and the most effective pathways into care.
→Booking nurse-led alcohol assessments where clinical input is required and working closely with clinical colleagues.
→Liaising with referring agencies and partners to provide updates on engagement and outcomes.
→Delivering robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions at triage stage.
→Managing referral systems and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
→Identifying, responding to and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy and best practice.
→Contributing to service performance and access targets, supporting equitable access for priority and treatment-naive populations.

Knowledge of the issues facing substance misuse including social care, welfare benefits, health, and emergency accommodation
Experience of community based support/outreach practices
Knowledge of safeguarding risks and escalation process
Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
Respond flexibly to the demands of the post
Work as a member of a team
Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure
Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity
Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users
Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service capped at 30 days
Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
Contributory pension scheme
A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A friendly and supportive team
Training, career development & progression opportunities