Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Swale - East KentPermanent£24,000Do you want to make a real difference at the point where change matters most? We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join our integrated drug and alcohol service in East Kent.You’ll work with adults affected by substance misuse, delivering client-centred psychosocial interventions using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches. The role sits at the heart of Criminal Justice pathways, supporting individuals referred from courts, police custody and prisons.What you’ll be doing Supporting clients referred through Criminal Justice routes Carrying out risk, initial and comprehensive assessments Delivering 1:1 sessions and group programmes Acting as a Single Point of Contact for CJ communication within your hub Developing, reviewing and coordinating care plans and risk management Ensuring compliance with court orders, testing, supervision and reporting Working closely with Probation, Housing, Healthcare, Employment and CRC partners Supporting continuity of care across East Kent servicesWhat we’re looking for Experience working with substance misuse and complex needs Confidence managing Criminal Justice caseloads Strong communication and multi-agency working skills Ability to meet KPIs and evidence outcomes A flexible, proactive and solution-focused approachYou’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering meaningful, outcome-focused work with people at key points in their recovery journey. We offer reflective supervision, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a values-led organisation committed to quality, safety and partnership working, where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.Please see the attached Job Description for full detailsAbout UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles. To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here. Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements. Our Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.