Dependency and Recovery Worker
Posted 2 days ago
- Grays, Essex
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Dependency and Recovery Worker
Location: Thurrock
Salary: £36,482 per annum, plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
We are currently recruiting for a Dependency and Recovery Worker based in Thurrock
This role is offered as a fixed term contract until 31/03/26
About the role
Evidence suggests that almost a third of those on community orders reported having mental health issues and/or substance misuse concerns and 35% reported having an alcohol problem which can often fuel criminal behaviour. It is recognised that vulnerable offenders in the community who receive appropriate specialist support and are successfully diverted into treatment programmes can successfully go on lead crime free lives. Ultimately helping to drive down reoffending rates and strengthening supervision to ensure compliance.
Contributing to the existing team is the Thurrock Treatment and Recovery Service; this post holder will have a special focus on clients under probation. The service will deliver client centred treatment using both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment approaches depending on the requirements of the individual client. You will be required to advise magistrates and court probation teams on suitability for substance misuse requirements; namely, Alcohol Treatment Requirements...
Location: Thurrock
Salary: £36,482 per annum, plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
We are currently recruiting for a Dependency and Recovery Worker based in Thurrock
This role is offered as a fixed term contract until 31/03/26
About the role
Evidence suggests that almost a third of those on community orders reported having mental health issues and/or substance misuse concerns and 35% reported having an alcohol problem which can often fuel criminal behaviour. It is recognised that vulnerable offenders in the community who receive appropriate specialist support and are successfully diverted into treatment programmes can successfully go on lead crime free lives. Ultimately helping to drive down reoffending rates and strengthening supervision to ensure compliance.
Contributing to the existing team is the Thurrock Treatment and Recovery Service; this post holder will have a special focus on clients under probation. The service will deliver client centred treatment using both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment approaches depending on the requirements of the individual client. You will be required to advise magistrates and court probation teams on suitability for substance misuse requirements; namely, Alcohol Treatment Requirements...