Criminal Justice Worker
Location: Southend on Sea
Salary: £24,960 - £26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our team, working within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults (18+) involved in the criminal justice system who require help with their drug and/or alcohol use.
You will provide client-centred treatment, delivering a range of psychosocial interventions using both harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches depending on individual need. A key aspect of this role will involve advising magistrates and probation teams on the suitability of individuals for Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATRs) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRRs).
Through close collaboration with the Forward Trusts Criminal Justice Team and partner agencies, you will complete assessments, author referrals, provide initial harm reduction advice, and contribute to seamless continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver structured psychosocial interventions to service users in both 1:1 and group settings.
2. Carry out comprehensive assessments, risk management plans, and develop SMART care plans.
3. Provide expert advice to courts, magistrates, and prob...