Custody Inreach Worker

At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our services in Lewisham? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team at our Lewisham service.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Custody Inreach Worker to contribute to our successful service.

Location: Lewisham

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours 

Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting, pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6 Months 

CGL Lewisham is a fully integrated service responsible for delivering a range of interventions. 

About the role: 

• Undertake cell sweeps and liaise with custody staff throughout the shift to speak to detainees, to promote the service and complete referrals
• Provide interventions to people identified as substance users and be the navigator for these interventions, advocating on behalf of the service user.
• Participate with follow up support for those service users recently discharged from the custody suite
• Work as part of a team to identify people who have a history of custody suite admission and support them to improve their lives and reduce reoffending.
• Provide brief interventions including harm minimisation and overdose advice for those in custody, particularly where there is ambivalence about engaging with community services.
• Work with local providers to ensure the provision of Naloxone is promoted and accessible for those seen in custody, either at the point of release or by accessing their local community service.

About you: 

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field 
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills 
• Knowledge of effective intervention to address and
  reduce repeat reoffending.
• Experience of working in a police custody
  environment.
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice 
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users 
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards 
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others 

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.  

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain Police Vetting.