Prison In-Reach Keyworker (Drug and Alcohol)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Job Reference: 1807
Location: Worcestershire
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 co-ordinate the treatment and support of people who use our services, helping them to deal with their drug or alcohol 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 Service. You will provide in-reach provision at agreed settings including prison or criminal justice settingsto support discharge plans from prisons ensuring a smooth transition from prison to community.
You will be responsible for delivering a good quality and safe service to the people you support including assessment and engagement support, case load management, needle syringe programme delivery, harm reduction and interventions, you will have good knowledge of harm reduction and if you are someone who enjoys problem solving to help people to change their lives for the better, this role’s right for you. The most important thing you’ll bring to this role is your desire and ability to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Due to the nature of this role a working knowledge of, and ability to meet, security clearance procedures to work within relevant setting including prison vettingis essential.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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.
Prison In-Reach Keyworker (Worcestershire) employer: Cranstoun
Cranstoun is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth within the Derby Drug and Alcohol Service, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
