Connecting Communities Case 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. 

As a Connecting Communities Case Worker with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people in custody, who use our services, to prepare for transition back into the community.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of substance misuse issues, looking to take the next step in their career with a charity that will support your continued personal and professional development. 

This role is based across 3 prison sites, HMP Rochester, HMP Maidstone & HMP East Sutton Park and is subject to prison clearance. 

Full Time Salary Range: £27,449,52 to £31,529,41 (pro rata for part time hours)

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Change Grow Live currently provide psychosocial interventions and transitional services across prisons in Kent. This contract includes the Connecting Communities team. This team prepares people engaging with CGL and Oxleas for release back into the community or when transferring to another site.   

Dedicated staff will work together with healthcare colleagues supporting clients when transitioning to communities across the UK. Our enhanced offer will include flexibility to engage with clients for a period of time post release. 

You will join a dedicated and motivated team who are passionate about rehabilitation and recovery. We are looking to recruit a passionate and committed individual to the role of Case Worker within the Connecting Communities Team based within the following three prisons:  

HMP Rochester is a category C adults and young offenders' male prison 

HMP Maidstone is a category C training prison for foreign national prisoners 

HMP East Sutton Park is a women's open resettlement prison for adults and young women.  

Please see attached job description for further information related to the role.  

If you would like more information about the service or the role before applying, please contact Emma Crowe, Connecting Communities Team Leader who will be happy to talk to you about this opportunity.

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) 

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain either HMPPS security clearance, Police Vetting , or MOJ vetting.