Recovery Worker

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users from initial engagement through treatment and recovery
• Delivering psychosocial interventions as part of the prison Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service
• Working in partnership with healthcare providers and prison colleagues within an integrated model
• Advocating for service users who may be unwilling or unable to engage in treatment
• Proactively following up missed appointments to maximise engagement opportunities
• Contributing to risk management processes, including ACCT procedures where appropriate
• Social (re)integration by promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination

Requirements

This role requires professionalism, adaptability and the ability to work confidently within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience working in a similar field
• Experience within a prison or criminal justice setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good IT capability
• The ability to work proactively, manage your time effectively and prioritise competing demands
• A sound understanding of mental health interventions, services and best practice
• Strong partnership-working skills with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to manage change in a way that keeps service users at the centre
• A clear commitment to information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality
• A willingness to seek out learning opportunities and contribute to the development of others

Skills

Motivated by making a difference and bringing a thoughtful, recovery-focused approach to your work.

Benefits

At Change Grow Live, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• A contributory pension scheme
• A wide range of discounts including shopping, cinema and holidays
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training, learning and career development opportunities
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD