Group Facilitator / Criminal Justice Worker - Drug and Alcohol Services

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Group Facilitator / Criminal Justice Worker to join our drug and alcohol service. The role combines the delivery of structured recovery groups and psychosocial interventions with one-to-one support for people affected by substance and alcohol misuse who are involved with the criminal justice system. You will work with individuals to reduce substance-related harm, address offending behaviour, improve motivation for change and support sustainable recovery. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver structured drug and alcohol recovery groups. Deliver interventions including relapse prevention, motivation for change, emotional regulation, harm reduction and recovery planning. Provide one-to-one support to people involved with probation, prisons, courts or other criminal justice services. Complete assessments, recovery plans and risk assessments. Manage an agreed caseload of service users with complex needs. Support people leaving prison to engage with community treatment and recovery services. Use motivational interviewing and other evidence-based psychosocial approaches. Provide harm-reduction and overdose-prevention advice. Work closely with probation, prisons, treatment providers, housing, mental health and other partner agencies. Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to coordinated risk management. Maintain accurate and timely electronic case records. Monitor service-user progress and contribute to ..... full job details .....