Criminal Justice Outreach Practitioner
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,940 to £30,762 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB0210 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people navigating both substance use and the criminal justice system? Based in Ellesmere Port, this is your chance to take on a vital frontline role - supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery, reintegration, and lasting change.
The Role
You will have experience of working within substance misuse and criminal justice knowledge or a related Health and Social Care setting is essential. You must be committed, resourceful and highly motivated to engage with people using our service within treatment services and promote recovery through their daily practice.
Based within the Cheshire West & Chester integrated Drug and Alcohol Service, the Criminal Justice Outreach Practitioner will support people involved in the criminal justice system - helping them navigate challenges related to substance use and empowering them on their journey toward recovery and reintegration.
The Service
Cheshire West and Chester is a fully integrated recovery service delivered by Via We offer free and confidential support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol problems and their families and carers. We believe with the right support; people can make long-lasting transformations in their lives to improve their health and wellbeing.
To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Unity House, 4 York Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0DB
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager via Jane.Murphy@viaorg.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 July at midnight.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21 July – you will need to be available for interview that week.
All our applications are sifted by humans. Please send us applications that reflect your own knowledge, experience and values and not applications that have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
The Role
You will have experience of working within substance misuse and criminal justice knowledge or a related Health and Social Care setting is essential. You must be committed, resourceful and highly motivated to engage with people using our service within treatment services and promote recovery through their daily practice.
Based within the Cheshire West & Chester integrated Drug and Alcohol Service, the Criminal Justice Outreach Practitioner will support people involved in the criminal justice system - helping them navigate challenges related to substance use and empowering them on their journey toward recovery and reintegration.
The Service
Cheshire West and Chester is a fully integrated recovery service delivered by Via We offer free and confidential support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol problems and their families and carers. We believe with the right support; people can make long-lasting transformations in their lives to improve their health and wellbeing.
To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Unity House, 4 York Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0DB
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager via Jane.Murphy@viaorg.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 July at midnight.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21 July – you will need to be available for interview that week.
All our applications are sifted by humans. Please send us applications that reflect your own knowledge, experience and values and not applications that have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
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