Description
Experience of working within substance misuse and criminal justice knowledge or a related Health and Social Care setting is essential.
The successful candidates must be committed, resourceful and highly motivated to engage service users within treatment services and promote recovery through their daily practice.
The successful candidate will be required to attend court to conduct ATR/DRR Assessments. The role will require the post holder to assess the needs of service users, deliver effective interventions, complete detailed reports, and work closely with our criminal justice partner agencies, clinical team and other partner agencies. Linking in with our prison to ensure continuity of care of clients prior release.
An empathetic and non-judgmental approach is imperative, as this role involves working with a wide range of challenging issues and behaviours, and many difficult to engage clients. Good time management and team working skills are essential in this fast-paced service.