Recovery Worker

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., Support service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
Deliver psychosocial interventions as part of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service within the prison estate
Work in partnership with other healthcare providers as part of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing model
Advocate on behalf of the service users who are unwilling or unable to engage in treatment
Proactively follow up with service users that miss appointments to increase opportunity of engagement
Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as appropriate
Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination

As a Recovery Worker with Change Grow Live you'll work with people in custody, who use our services. 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., Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice
Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
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.

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.

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service (pro rata for part time)
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 with generous vouchers if successful