Recovery Coordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker to join their team in a newly established prison in York. This full-time position focuses on providing vital drug and alcohol recovery services to male offenders, ensuring their mental and physical wellbeing. The role involves working collaboratively with a team of Outreach Workers to support inmates through recovery, offering guidance and conducting group sessions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing challenges in the criminal justice system, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with mental and physical wellbeing.
• Provide support, advice, and conduct group sessions.

Skills

Substance Misuse Experience

Communication Skills

Experience with Criminal Justice System

Risk Assessment Skills

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.

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!