Female Prison In-Reach Recovery Worker

Overview

Change Grow Live is a charity committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Our core values –
Be open, be compassionate, andbe bold
– guide everything we do. We believe in treating everyone as an individual, providing support with respect and care, and working together to create meaningful change.

We are looking for a
Female Prison In-Reach Recovery Worker to join our team. With this role you’ll be working as part of theRISE team, based in Southall
. Your role will focus on identifying, engaging and supporting service users with drug and/or alcohol needs, delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning to reducesubstance misuse, re-offending and associated harm.

You will work closely with prisons, probation services, and community-based providers to ensure seamless transitions and timely access to appropriate support on release.

Location:
Southall

Contract Type: Fixed Term Conract until 31st March 2027

* 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 the role:

• Act as a key liaison between prison in-reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to support continuity of care, shared case management, and coordinated risk reduction planning.
• Carry out prison-based screenings, initial assessments, and risk assessments, developing recovery plans in partnership with service users prior to release.
• Provide harm reduction education, overdose prevention, and relapse management planning with service users in custody and following release into the community.
• Deliver and promote Naloxone provision pre- and post-release, and train service users and peers in its use where appropriate.
• Conduct home visits, hostel visits, and community outreach as needed to maintain engagement, particularly with high-risk individuals and those at risk of disengagement.
• Work collaboratively with police, probation, mental health, housing, and social care partners to address the complex needs of high-risk service users and promote recovery and rehabilitation.

About you:

Please note for this role, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the successful applicant to be female.

• Empathy and Understanding:A strong grasp of substance misuse issues and experience working within the Criminal Justice field
• Clear Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in IT.
• Self-Motivated and Organised:Ability to take initiative, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledgeable and Resourceful:Good understanding of mental health interventions and services.
• Team-Oriented:A supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable collaborating with a range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Adaptable:Ability to manage change effectively, always prioritising the needs of our service users.
• Committed to Best Practices:Understanding of information governance processes and dedication to applying all necessary safeguards.
• Continuous Learner:Enthusiastic about seeking out learning opportunities and contributing to the development of others.
• Approved for Restricted Institutional Access: The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
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