Prison Outreach Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Worker to join their dedicated team within a new prison in York. This exciting full-time role focuses on supporting male offenders with substance misuse issues, providing essential recovery services and guidance. You will work collaboratively with a team of 20 Outreach Workers, ensuring the mental and physical wellbeing of inmates through group sessions and personalized support. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance misuse and addiction.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with drug and alcohol recovery services.
• Provide support and advice in a recovery prison wing.

Skills

Substance Misuse Experience

Communication Skills

Criminal Justice System Knowledge

Risk Assessment

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!