Police, Prison and Probation Liaison Worker – (FTC to 31/03/2029)Council

Do you have experience supporting people to overcome complex challenges and make positive changes in their lives? Join our New Hope Substance Misuse Recovery Service as a Police, Prison and Probation Liaison Worker helping to improve outcomes for our residents.

This is a fixed-term contract, or secondment opportunity for internal staff, until 31st March 2029.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices.

About you…

As a Police, Prison and Probation Liaison Worker, you will support individuals involved in the criminal justice system, providing structured interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. You will collaborate with the police, prison and probation services to facilitate pathways into treatment and long-term recovery.

You will have a strong understanding of drug and alcohol misuse, its links to offending behaviour and a proven track record of working effectively with this client group. Experience supporting individuals with complex needs is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about empowering people to achieve lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

About the team…

Working for New Hope Substance Misuse Recovery Service team is rewarding yet challenging, offering a supportive and dynamic environment. The team collaborates closely to provide holistic care for individuals overcoming addiction. Working in this setting requires empathy, resilience and dedication. Team members support one another through difficult cases, creating a strong sense of camaraderie. It is a place where professionals can learn from each other while making a tangible difference to the lives of those seeking recovery.

Key responsibilities…

Conduct assessments of individuals (triage, comprehensive) in criminal justice settings such as courts, police stations, probation and prisons.

Perform risk assessments and create risk management plans based on organisational and local protocols.

Increase the number of individuals on Offender Management (IOM) in treatment to reduce re-offending and harm within Bracknell Forest.

Re-engage service users who miss appointments (DNA).

Provide harm reduction interventions, including alcohol advice, brief interventions and Naloxone when needed, while developing initial support plans for service users.

Our benefits…

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.

Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Paid employee volunteering scheme.

Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.

Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)

Career development through internal and external training opportunities.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing

Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Nicole Hoskins - Team Leader - Tel: 01344 352382

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Position type: Flexible Hours, Full Time