Arrest Referral Worker

Salary range: £25,260 - £30,044 (depending on experience) 8% shift allowance per annum 25 hours per week covering a range of shifts (between 7am-10pm Monday to Friday, and 8am- 4pm Saturday/Sunday) Typical shifts include: 7am-3pm/8am-4pm/10am -6pm/2pm-10pm. This role is part time working. Based within the custody suites of West Midlands Police. This advertised role will work between Wolverhampton, Oldbury, Stechford, Bloxwich, Coventry and Birmingham (Perry Barr) Police Custody suites Job Ref: 1170 Following internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arrest Referral Worker in our CARS team, which has had, and continues to receive national recognition. Cranstoun are proud to work with the West Midlands Police Crime and Commissioner to deliver the Cranstoun Arrest Referral Service within the custody suites of West Midlands Police, and West Midlands Courts, offering drug and alcohol using offenders the opportunity to break the cycle of substance related crime. Are you currently working as a substance use worker, probation officer, or could you bring transferable skills and experience to our team? Are you a good listener? Can you motivate people to change? Are you comfortable working with vulnerable people? This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives You will work between police custody and criminal courts. You will assess, advise and refer offenders, providing them the opportunity to access treatment to address their substance use. Working with courts, you will promote the use of Community Sentence Treatment Requirements ( Drug Rehabilitations Requirements and Alcohol Treatment Requirements) amongst all court professionals and the judiciary, contributing to Pre-Sentence Reports and advocate for our service users. You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance use work including assertive engagement, harm reduction support (including naloxone provision), as well as other associated duties. You need to have an understanding of the issues faced by people who use drugs and alcohol, and who commit crime, and be dedicated to delivering a service that supports these individuals to make positive changes to their behaviour, health and well-being. All roles within this service are subject to enhanced DBS checks and West Midlands Police vetting. To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. Closing date: 1 February 2025. We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. Registered Charity No: 1061582

Location: Birmingham, GB

Posted Date: 1/19/2025