Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Job Title

Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Substance Misuse and Criminal Justice

Camberwell Green, London

£22.00 Hourly

6 months Full Time

We are seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join our dynamic team in Camberwell Green, London. This six‑month locum position involves enabling individuals in contact with the criminal justice system to recover from drug and alcohol dependency, while working full time on an hourly rate of £22.00. As part of this important role, you will be providing vital support to a community in need.

• Full Time Commitment: Engage in a comprehensive hands‑on role.
• Flexibility and Variety: Experience diverse work environments and hone a range of skills.
• Continued Professional Development: Access training opportunities to grow professionally.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside professionals from different sectors to broaden your professional network.

• Deliver structured key work sessions to individuals in contact with the criminal justice system, supporting their recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and recovery plans in alignment with CGL and commissioner frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively with probation practitioners, courts, police custody suites, and prison in‑reach teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Facilitate individuals' access to psychosocial interventions, providing harm reduction advice, needle exchange services, and substitute prescribing pathways.

Possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving it. Hold relevant training in substance misuse or criminal justice interventions.

Maintain a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, especially the Care Act 2014. Demonstrate knowledge of data protection requirements (GDPR) and information governance within a case management setting.

Bring experience working within substance misuse services, probation, prisons, or community safety settings. Show a proven track record of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs. Possess experience delivering recovery‑based or rehabilitative interventions within a structured framework.