Prison Outreach Practitioner

Charles Hunter Associates; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Outreach Worker to join their team in a new prison setting in York. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of male offenders. You will work closely with inmates to support their recovery from substance misuse, providing advice, conducting assessments, and facilitating group sessions. If you're passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey within the criminal justice system, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance misuse and addiction.
• Strong communication skills with sensitive client groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to inmates in recovery.
• Conduct group sessions focused on mental and physical wellbeing.

Skills

Substance Misuse Experience

Communication Skills

Experience with Criminal Justice System

Risk Assessments

Recovery Plans

Job description

Are you an experienced Outreach Worker? Do you have experience with substance misuse, mental health or working with people in the criminal justice system? Apply here!

I am looking for an Outreach Worker to work for a specialist charity who run NHS funded services and projects within prisons for inmates.

The Outreach Worker is working within a brand new prison based in York for male offenders and a service which provides drug and alcohol recovery services to inmates.

The Outreach Worker is a permanent full time role paying £24,000-£26,000 per annum on a Monday to Friday working pattern.

You will be working as part of a team of 20 Outreach Workers focusing on the mental and physical wellbeing of inmates, assisting and aiding with those in recovery, providing support, advice and group sessions in a recovery prison wing.

The successful candidate must have

• Experience working with substance misuse, recovery or with addiction
• Experience of the criminal justice system and challenges those face in it
• Experience of risk assessments, recovery plans and comprehensive assessments
• Strong communication experience with sensitive and complex client groups

If you are looking for an exciting role in substance misuse and working within a prison setting, apply here!