Community Reentry & Substance Use Recovery Specialist

Turning Point; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider is seeking an Advanced Recovery Practitioner in Leicester to support vulnerable individuals transitioning from prison. The role involves collaborating with the RECONNECT team, conducting assessments, and engaging service users in structured treatment. Candidates should have experience in recovery support and must hold a valid driving licence. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid holidays. This is a full-time permanent role based at County Hall.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual pay progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in recovery and support for vulnerable service users.
• Ability to engage service users in structured treatment.
• Skills in multi-agency collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support service users' transition from custody to community.
• Conduct visits to prisons and assess needs upon release.
• Attend and contribute to relevant multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Support caseload of service users

Liaise with multi-agencies

Conduct assessments

Subject matter expert in Substance Use

Driving licence and access to a car

Job description

A national health and social care provider is seeking an Advanced Recovery Practitioner in Leicester to support vulnerable individuals transitioning from prison. The role involves collaborating with the RECONNECT team, conducting assessments, and engaging service users in structured treatment. Candidates should have experience in recovery support and must hold a valid driving licence. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid holidays. This is a full-time permanent role based at County Hall.