Key Worker – Criminal Justice Specialism

Cranstoun Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Worcestershire seeks a Key Worker with a Criminal Justice Specialism. The role involves providing targeted support to bridge care between prison and community settings. Candidates must have Microsoft Office skills and a strong sense of integrity and enthusiasm. A crucial aspect of this position is ensuring security clearance for working in criminal justice settings. This permanent role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, and requires a passion for making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of security clearance procedures.
• Ability to meet prison vetting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support for continuity of care between prisons and criminal justice partners.
• Provide in-reach support in prison or criminal justice settings.
• Support discharge plans from prisons to the community.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Integrity

Enthusiasm

Ability to manage diary

Job description

Key Worker – Criminal Justice Specialism (Worcestershire)

Drug and Alcohol Key Worker with Criminal Justice Specialism

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Worcestershire

Contract: Permanent

Job reference number: 1653

Cranstoun is a charity which believes in creating a better, healthier and safer world. With passionate staff, courageous people and the knowledge and expertise to match, Cranstoun empowers people to change and rebuild their lives.

We provide a range of services for those affected by alcohol and other drugs across Worcestershire.

Across Worcestershire, Cranstoun coordinate the treatment and support of people who use our services, helping them to deal with their substance use so that they can change their lives, be happy and reach their goals.

You will be responsible for delivering targeted support to improve continuity of care between prisons and other criminal justice partners with the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. You will provide in-reach provision at agreed settings including prison or criminal justice settings to support discharge plans from prisons ensuring a smooth transition from prison to community.

Our staff teams are motivated and committed to delivering a quality service to residents of Worcestershire and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us. You will have good Microsoft Office skills and be able to manage your own diary efficiently and proactively. You will have integrity, enthusiasm, and a passion to make a difference.

Due to the nature of this role a working knowledge of, and ability to meet, security clearance procedures to work within relevant settings including prison vetting is essential.

For further information about the roles please contact [e-mail]

All post holders may be required to work some evenings, to meet our service delivery requirements. The core service operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to [e-mail]. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.