Prison-Based Recovery Support Worker – Drive Change & Wellbeing

Change Grow Live; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Exeter seeks a dedicated individual to support service users within a prison. You will provide psychosocial interventions and advocate for users while promoting recovery and social reintegration. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance misuse and mental health, along with excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata for part-time)

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Discount benefits

Training and development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within substance misuse, ideally in a prison setting.
• Ability to travel between sites.
• Commitment to information governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support service users through their recovery journey.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions within the prison.
• Advocate for users who struggle to engage in treatment.
• Promote recovery and social reintegration.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse issues

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and time management skills

Knowledge of mental health interventions

Strong interpersonal skills

Change management skills

Job description

A charitable organization in Exeter seeks a dedicated individual to support service users within a prison. You will provide psychosocial interventions and advocate for users while promoting recovery and social reintegration. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance misuse and mental health, along with excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional development.