Recruiting | Criminal Justice Youth Worker – Horizons Bristol
Recruiting | Criminal Justice Youth Worker – Horizons Bristol
| Full Time | 37.5 hours per week (flexible working, including evenings/weekends) |
| Salary | £27,166 per annum |
| Closing Date | 08th August 2025 |
| Interview Date | TBC |
| Job Reference | CJYW-HB |
| Accountable to | Operations Manager via the Young People and Families Team Manager. Supervised by the Youth Team Leader. |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
About BDP:
Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) has been supporting the people of Bristol around their drug and alcohol for the past 39 years. We are committed to providing accessible and appropriate support for anyone who needs it and to reduce the harms caused by drugs and/or alcohol. Workers at BDP come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all share a drive to make a difference in the lives of the people we work with.
Our Horizons Service:
Horizons is a brand new partnership that is delivering services to support people affected by drug and alcohol use in Bristol. We have partnered with Turning Point (who are lead provider) and seven other local and national providers: The Nelson Trust, Hawkspring, One 25, Southmead Development Trust, Southmead Project, Wellspring Settlement, and Release. As a partnership we draw on the expertise of all of the organisations involved to create a service that best meets the unique needs of the people we support.
Purpose of the Role
- Thanks to funding from Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG), Bristol Horizons is recruiting a Criminal Justice Youth Worker to support young people involved with the Youth Offending Team (YOT). This role focuses on young people who are using substances or at risk of doing so and will offer early intervention, brief therapeutic support (up to 6 sessions) and onward referrals to specialist services where needed. The role will also support YOT staff to work with and signpost young people into treatment and community options.
- By providing evidence-based, low-threshold support this role aims to reduce harm, encourage positive engagement within drug and alcohol services and promote healthier safer choices.
What we are looking for:
Please see the Person Specification for full details. Key requirements include:
- Knowledge and experience of working with young people using substances
- Understanding of the youth justice system and related services.
- Skills in delivering short-term therapeutic interventions
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave yearly which increases by 1 day every year to a maximum of 32 days after 5 of service PLUS bank holidays
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Thorough line management and reflective practice programme
- Extensive and ongoing training
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
Please download the job description and advert here:
Then visit our Application Hub to find our application form and other helpful information to support your application.
Please refer to the person specification available within the job description when completing your application.
Questions:
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Danielle Crampton on 07891 491 621 or danielle.crampton@bdp.org.uk
If you have questions regarding the application process or need some support in completing your application, please email recruitment@bdp.org.uk or call 0117 987 6001 and ask for recruitment.
