Recovery Support Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Join our growing Recovery Team at HMP Channings Wood. We're looking for caring, motivated people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. No prison or substance misuse experience is required. Full training provided, excellent development opportunities, and exciting future growth as our service expands ahead of the prison's planned expansion in 2027. Apply today and start a career with purpose. Location: HMP Channings Wood Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours Every day at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and take positive steps towards recovery. We're looking for compassionate, motivated people who want a rewarding career helping others. You don't need experience in substance misuse services or prisons. If you can build relationships, listen without judgement, and genuinely care about people, we'll provide all the training and support you need. You don't need extensive experience in substance misuse services to apply. If you are caring, resilient, a good listener, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or develop a career in support work. We provide training, guidance, and ongoing professional development to help you succeed in the role. Why Join Us This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating new opportunities as our service grows to meet the needs of a larger prison population. Join us now and you'll become part of a growing team with exciting development and progression opportunities ahead. What You'll Do Provide one-to-one and group recovery support. Build positive relationships with people using our service. Encourage engagement with treatment and recovery programmes. Work closely with healthcare and prison colleagues. Help individuals achieve their goals and make lasting positive changes. What We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you: Enjoy helping and supporting others. Communicate well and listen with empathy. Stay calm and professional in challenging situations. Are reliable, resilient, and eager to learn. What We Offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support. Discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment. Ongoing training and career development.