Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Job Title:

Criminal Justice Recovery Practitioner

Location:

Harrow

Contract:

Temporary - 3 Months Initially (With Likely Extension)

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Pay Rate: £23 P/H Umbrella Ltd (£20.59 P/H PAYE Inclusive/£18.37 P/H PAYE Exclusive)

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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a respected and well‑established charity organisation delivering specialist drug and alcohol recovery services across the UK. The organisation works closely with criminal justice agencies, probation services and community partners to support vulnerable individuals and reduce reoffending through recovery‑focused interventions.

• Managing a caseload of criminal justice service users affected by substance misuse
• Completing assessments, recovery plans and risk assessments
• Delivering one‑to‑one psychosocial interventions and structured recovery support
• Supporting individuals subject to Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR), Restrictions on Bail (RoB) and other criminal justice pathways
• Working collaboratively with probation, prisons, police, courts and partner agencies
• Delivering harm reduction advice including naloxone and overdose prevention interventions
• Supporting continuity of care from custody into community treatment services
• Maintaining accurate and timely case management records
• Promoting safeguarding and responding appropriately to risk concerns

• Minimum 2 years' experience within substance misuse services
• Experience working within criminal justice, probation or offender management pathways
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management practices
• Experience delivering recovery‑focused interventions and managing complex caseloads
• Excellent communication, report writing and partnership working skills
• Good IT skills including experience using case management systems
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Enhanced Adults & Children DBS (within 12 months or registered on Update Service)
• Valid Right to Work documentation
• Satisfactory employment references

• Four weekly payroll runs
• Competitive pay rates
• £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist substance misuse consultant
• Single point of contact throughout your placement
• Referral bonus schemes available
• PAYE and Ltd payment options
• Access to nationwide substance misuse opportunities
• Free fast‑track DBS processing available

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please apply today or contact the Substance Misuse Division at Service Care Solutions for further information.

Due to high application volumes, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.