Locum Drug Diversion Recovery Worker – Oxfordshire
Are you passionate about giving young people a second chance? We’re looking for an experienced Drug Diversion Recovery Worker to join a county-wide service in Oxfordshire, helping young people avoid criminal convictions by supporting them into positive change.
Location: Oxfordshire (based from your nearest hub)
Rate of Pay: £19 – £21 per hour
Start Date: 2–3 weeks (to allow for equipment setup)
Working Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week, between 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contract: Locum, ongoing
The Role:
You’ll work with young people referred through the police drug diversion scheme, providing harm reduction advice, brief interventions, and pathways into treatment. This role is about prevention – supporting young people to make better choices and avoid a criminal record. Clients come from a mix of backgrounds, from affluent communities to more disadvantaged areas, but this is a non-violent and generally safe role.
✨ A Day in the Life:
Engaging young people referred by the police following a drug-related incident.
Delivering a mix of face-to-face and online support sessions.
Providing harm reduction education and signposting to treatment services.
Building trust and rapport with young people from diverse social backgrounds.
Collaborating with criminal justice partners, schools, and community organisations.
Maintaining accurate and secure records in line with data protection standards.
✅ Requirements:
Experience working with young people in a drug & alcohol and/or criminal justice setting.
Skilled in harm reduction approaches and early intervention work.
Tech-savvy, with the ability to work flexibly between online and in-person support.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to travel across Oxfordshire to meet clients at local hubs or community settings.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to help young people turn their lives around, contact Hannah Chapman on 0203 475 4175 or email hchapman@hg-mh.com to find out more.
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