Criminal Justice Support Worker

Key Information

Position:
Criminal Justice Support Worker

Contract:

Full-time

Salary: £23,918 – £28,312 per annum

Location:

Kirklees

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Final date to receive applications: 15/02/2026

Emerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives. We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected. We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living. Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change.

The Emerging Futures accredited coach training develops the skills of our volunteers, motivating people to give back and reconnect with their community.

As a Criminal Justice Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a community-based rehabilitation programme that supports individuals to develop resilience, wellbeing, and the capacity to live successful and fulfilling lives free of active addiction and criminality. Emerging Futures (EF), in partnership with Change Grow Live (CGL), deliver the substance misuse contract across Kirklees delivering a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to treatment and support.

You will work in partnership to facilitate behaviour change programmes for those in recovery from substance misuse and will support individuals to transition into the community from prison. You will contribute to delivering high‑quality services that reflect EF’s ethos, policies, and best‑practice guidelines. You will also support the overall performance of the service by working in an asset-based, collaborative, and proactive way to help achieve positive outcomes for service users.

You will promote wellbeing and active citizenship, using your skills to support and empower others, help develop and sustain regional support networks, and actively promote family involvement in services, aftercare, and mutual aid and recovery communities.

• Experience of working within the criminal justice sector
• Experience of effective, purposeful, and active partnership working
• Be established in your own recovery, if relevant
• Completed Emerging Futures accredited 5-day Recovery Coach training

To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form. Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role. You may also upload a CV. Download the full job description for duties and the person specification detailing essential and desirable skills.

Deadline – 15/02/2026

Interview – 26/02/2026

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