Criminal Police, Prison and Probation Liaison Worker

Updated: June 16, 2024 08:45 PM GMT

Bracknell Forest Council

Kingsbridge

15-month fixed term contract or 15-month secondment for internal candidates

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen working across Bracknell Forest, to reduce drug related offending and increase engagement in treatment service.

As the Police, Prison and Probation Liaison Worker you will contact, assess, refer and support drug and alcohol users in criminal justice settings (including courts, police stations, prisons, probation offices), outreach, the community, and other appropriate settings in order to maximise their uptake of treatment services. Working closely with the National Probation Service you will establish links to ensure that individuals on court orders and licences are provided with high quality advice, information and support to reduce the risks of them re-offending.

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