Recovery Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Wellbeing hour (paid) weekly

Pension scheme and wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping, travel and ent.

Ongoing training and career dev.

Job summary

Change Grow Live is recruiting for a dedicated Recovery Support role at HMP Channings Wood in the UK. This permanent, full-time position offers 37.5 hours weekly with full training and development opportunities as the service expands ahead of the 2027 prison expansion.

You’ll provide one-to-one and group recovery support, build trusting relationships, and encourage engagement with treatment and recovery programmes, working with healthcare and prison colleagues to help service users progress

Qualifications

• No prison or substance misuse experience required.
• You should be caring, resilient, a good listener, and eager to learn. Training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group recovery support.
• Build positive relationships with people using our service.
• Encourage engagement with treatment and recovery programmes.
• Work closely with healthcare and prison colleagues.
• Help individuals achieve their goals and make lasting positive changes.

Skills

Empathy & listening

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

Join our growing Recovery Team at HMP Channings Wood. We're looking for caring, motivated people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. No prison or substance misuse experience is required. Full training provided, excellent development opportunities, and exciting future growth as our service expands ahead of the prison's planned expansion in 2027.

Location

HMP Channings Wood

Hours

37.5 per week

Contract

Permanent

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

What if your next job could change a life?

Every day at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and take positive steps towards recovery.

We're looking for compassionate, motivated people who want a rewarding career helping others. You don't need experience in substance misuse services or prisons. If you can build relationships, listen without judgement, and genuinely care about people, we'll provide all the training and support you need.

Looking for a Rewarding Career?

You don't need extensive experience in substance misuse services to apply. If you are caring, resilient, a good listener, and passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-to-one and group recovery support.
• Build positive relationships with people using our service.
• Encourage engagement with treatment and recovery programmes.
• Work closely with healthcare and prison colleagues.
• Help individuals achieve their goals and make lasting positive changes.

What We’re Looking For

• Enjoy helping and supporting others.
• Communicate well and listen with empathy.
• Stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Are reliable, resilient, and eager to learn.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
• Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
• Discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment.
• Ongoing training and career development.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A Note About Using AI In Your Application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you. We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles. There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Please note This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

CGL points 20 to 21 (£26,296.03 - £27,165.10)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

20/9/2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.