Recovery Support Worker

CGL’s Prison Drug and Alcohol Recovery service provides a range of evidence-based interventions for those experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol that enables and empowers individuals to change, grow and live whilst promoting a focus on recovery and independence. This includes harm minimisation, case management, psychosocial interventions, alternative therapies, diversionary activities, peer support and release planning. The DARS service works in partnership with commissioners, Prison Health partners and Prison establishments to achieve the best possible outcomes for the men in our care.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a pro-active, determined and resourceful Recovery Support Worker, who has the ability to support the team. This role is a permanent post.

The post holder is expected to work closely with the DARS and management team alongside Spectrum community health ensuring we deliver an effective and innovative service delivery.

There will also be a need to establish strong working relationships with other key stakeholders and providers within the prison establishment to ensure effective and robust pathways are in place and holistic packages of care are adhered to for service users.

The role requires effective working to a high quality, aspirational recovery service tailored to meet the needs of large, busy local prisons and through-the gate services.

CGL are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practices. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS security clearance.

Locations: HMP Forest Bank

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

*Please note: 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. 

About you:

• Identify and pro-actively support access to a comprehensive range of resources to support recovery within the prison and community post release.
• Strong multidisciplinary engagement, including safer custody and prison offender management.
• Identify and encourage service users requiring the offer of family support.
• Develop service questionnaires, recovery hubs and focus groups being innovative and motivational.
• You will support with the Mandatory Drug Testing pathway, ensuring our service is offered to those that need it and harm reduction advice is discussed.
• Provide support and guidance, empowering people and providing them with the skills and confidence to be able to maintainand continue to make positive life choices
• Offer some administrative, clerical, and general office support to the Prison teams designed to contribute towards the Service aims and objectives.
• Advocate for individuals in a multi-agency setting where needed.

About you:

• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
• The ability to respond to appropriate requests for assistance, maintaining confidentiality whenever necessary.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and boundaries.
• Knowledge of referral pathways for safeguarding concerns.
• Good organisational skills.
• Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.

What we will give to you: 

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

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

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.