Job Description

Support Time Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse special interest) - The Bridge Project

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The Bridge Project - Charities

Salary Starting point \xc2\xa325,342 to \xc2\xa327,157
Hours 37hrs p/w, including some weekend work (operated on a rota basis)
Contract Type Permanent
Closes Monday 7th August 2023 11:59 PM
Job Ref req23526

Support Time Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse special interest)
Liaison and Diversion
Location: Bradford
Job Ref: L&D/JUL23/BRADFORD
Full time: 37hrs p/w, including some weekend work (operated on a rota basis)
Salary Scale: Starting point \xc2\xa325,342 to \xc2\xa327,157

We are looking for a new member to join the multi-disciplinary Liaison and Diversion Team as a Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker - Substance Misuse Pathway - 1 x Bradford

The Liaison and Diversion service is a multi-disciplinary team operating across West Yorkshire. They work with vulnerable adults and young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system, with the aim of diverting individuals away from crime and into health, social care or other support organisations.

As an STR worker the post holder will work as part of a team, screening people within police custody suites, identifying and offering support to those with complex needs that might be having a negative impact on their health and wellbeing. The post holder will take a substance misuse lead within the team and hold a caseload, providing a time limited, support and sign posting service to connect those identified to the appropriate community services.

For a full job description and application please visit our website:

Should you require assistance with the application process please call Vanessa Ross on 01274 723863

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 7th August 2023
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th August 2023

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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