Criminal Justice - Recovery Coordinator
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Social Work
Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECOVERY WORKER - SOUTH LONDON
Croydon - Office Based
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm | 37.5 hours
3-month temporary assignment
Substance Misuse / Criminal Justice
Immediate interviews available
PAY DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE - UMBRELLA
- Less than 12 months: £16-£18ph
- 1-3 years: £18-£20ph
- 3+ years:
Up to £22ph
We're looking for a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join a well-established substance misuse charity in South London.
The ideal candidate will have Criminal Justice experience
, although they would also consider someone with a strong Substance Misuse / Recovery background who has a good understanding of the criminal justice system.
- Prison leavers
- Referrals from Probation
- Court referrals
- Clients with substance misuse and complex needs
A key part of the role will be producing reports for the courts, alongside managing a caseload, completing assessments and providing recovery-focused and harm-reduction support.
The role is based from the Croydon office
, with regular visits to two local courts
, both within walking distance of the office.
- Criminal Justice / Probation experience or strong Substance Misuse Recovery experience
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System
- Experience working with complex needs and safeguarding
- Caseload management experience
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Confident engaging with service users and partner agencies
Good onboarding and training provided - so candidates with strong substance misuse experience but less direct criminal justice experience will still be considered.
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