Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Turning Point is looking for a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join Horizons, a partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol, working from the central Bristol hub. You will help reduce drug-related crime by supporting people in contact with the criminal justice system.

What you would do:

• Manage a caseload of criminal justice clients and make sure treatment meets court order requirements
• Support court-ordered treatment, prison and police custody in-reach, and drug testing on arrest
• Provide continuity of care for people leaving prison
• Carry out recovery coordination, risk assessments, care planning and reduction plans
• Work closely with police, prisons, courts and probation

What they ask for:

• Experience handling a large caseload as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar
• A strong understanding of substance use, recovery and barriers such as relapse
• Good communication and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ideally an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; a driving licence and car are desirable

This is a permanent, full-time role of 37 hours per week. Pay starts at £25,870 with annual progression up to £30,265, depending on experience. Turning Point states 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 27 with service, the option to buy more, and structured career pathways. The advert may close early.

Apply directly on Turning Point's website using the button on this page.