Location
Via Greenwich, 821 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 8LG

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£33,575 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting people in the criminal justice system and driving positive change in community treatment pathways? This role offers the opportunity to work within an established Via service making a difference in the community and helping people achieve sustained recovery. You will support the wider leadership team within Greenwich and further develop the current Criminal Justice System (CJS) pathways, with a key focus on prison releases to community treatment and improving partnership working with Mental Health and Learning Difficulty/Disability services. As an important part of the management team, you will work closely alongside the Harm Reduction Senior Practitioner to increase capacity within the service. This role carries a caseload of complex CJS cases, increasing capacity for those with complex needs to engage and remain engaged in treatment. You will also line manage a team delivering Outreach and Criminal Justice interventions.

The Service
Via Greenwich is a fully integrated substance misuse service providing clinical and psychosocial interventions from a main treatment hub and satellite services across the borough. The team actively promotes recovery and works with individuals directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, aiming to improve the health, wellbeing, and functioning of Greenwich residents regardless of circumstance. The service is a well-performing, highly functioning Community Integrated service, CQC registered to provide a range of clinical interventions including BBV and health interventions, OST, community detox, alongside a comprehensive psychosocial and recovery-focused model.

Benefits
Via offers a generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities.

Experience
Experience working within the criminal justice system or substance misuse services is highly desirable. Proven ability to manage complex cases and deliver effective interventions within a community integrated service.

About you
You are a dynamic individual who thrives on achieving results and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You have strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with Mental Health and Learning Difficulty/Disability services. You are committed to promoting recovery and improving community treatment pathways for individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and experience in criminal justice, substance misuse, or related health and social care fields are expected. Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to safeguarding and safer recruitment principles is essential.