Prison Link Worker

Phoenix Futures at Building Futures North Lanarkshire have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance use.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Support Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.

As a Prison Link Worker, you will support people being liberated from Prison establishments into the North Lanarkshire community, to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. The role is full time 37.5 hours per week. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.

To join us as a Prison Link Worker at Building Futures North Lanarkshire you will need:

• Relevant experience of workingin health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health oranother comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of theclient and service
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Wordand be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written andverbal
• Understand complex issues presented by people leaving prison and returning to the community
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

• Starting salary of £27,000 with the opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal.
• Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity tohelp us support people ontheir journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and findyour place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

To provide a service which links prisoners from a range of different prison establishments into services in the North Lanarkshire Community pre and post liberation.

To build excellent relationships with SPS establishments in order to ensure there are clear and robust referral routes to services in the community, including emergency release scheme support.

Set up, in conjunction with other agencies, support and access to relevant services for those returning to the community on release. Support prisoner to access interventions, help with accommodation needs, support with benefits and general advocacy and signposting.

On liberation, support individuals to link in with through care support linking in Criminal Justice Social Work, Urgent response team and wider recovery partnership.

Facilitate weekly Recovery Café and group work across prison establishments.

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We use our expertise to support people in their personal…