Pre-Release Support Navigator

Change Grow Live; Denbury; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme and wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping, travel and_ent

Job summary

Change Grow Live’s Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood supports people preparing for release, helping them access treatment, healthcare, and community services to rebuild their lives.

You’ll develop personalised resettlement plans, coordinate referrals, and work with prison staff to promote recovery and independence. Training is provided to help you grow in the role and achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or related field can be beneficial, but it isn’t essential.
• If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we’ll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals during the 12 weeks leading up to their release from prison.
• Develop personalised resettlement and recovery plans.
• Coordinate referrals to healthcare, treatment, and community services.
• Work closely with prison staff, healthcare teams, resettlement teams and external partner agencies.
• Advocate for individuals to access the support they need.
• Promote recovery, resilience, social reintegration, and independence.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes where required.

Job description

Change Grow Live’s Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood supports people preparing for release, helping them access treatment, healthcare, and community services to rebuild their lives.

You’ll develop personalised resettlement plans, coordinate referrals, and work with prison staff to promote recovery and independence. Training is provided to help you grow in the role and achieve positive outcomes.