Recovery Worker

Service Care Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization based in Hull is looking for a Prison Recovery Worker to provide support to individuals in custody during their recovery journey. The role involves delivering psychosocial interventions, managing a caseload, and ensuring continuity of care post-release. Applicants must have prison clearance and experience in recovery work. This is a 3-month contract with pay up to £24 per hour.

Benefits

Support throughout your contract

3-month contract with possibility of extension

Chance to make a difference in people's lives

Qualifications

• Prison clearance is essential.
• Previous experience in substance misuse or recovery work is necessary.
• Commitment to safeguarding and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wellbeing and prevention groups and psychosocial interventions.
• Support release planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage a caseload effectively.

Skills

Strong communication and engagement skills

Ability to manage caseloads

Understanding of prison operations

Job description

Overview

Prison Recovery Worker - Based in Hull

Pay up to £24 per hour (umbrella) - £18.92 PAYE Exclusive - £21.20 PAYE Inclusive
3-Month Contract (extension possible)

We're recruiting for a Prison Recovery Worker to work in the Hull area.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals in custody with their recovery journey and ensuring continuity of care on release.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wellbeing and prevention groups, psychosocial interventions, and harm reduction programmes
• Provide meaningful 1:1 sessions and structured group work
• Support release planning to ensure continuity of care into the community
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, including safer custody and prison offender management
• Carry and manage a caseload effectively
• Identify and engage service users who would benefit from family/carer support
• Develop service questionnaires, recovery hubs, and focus groups - bringing innovation and motivation to the role
• Line manage and support volunteers working within the service
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the prison environment and operational procedures
• Promote safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing for all service users

Requirements

• Prison clearance (essential)
• Previous experience in substance misuse, recovery work, or offender support
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Understanding of prison operations and multidisciplinary working
• Ability to manage caseloads and deliver structured interventions
• Commitment to safeguarding and best practice

What’s on Offer

• Up to £24ph umbrella
• 3-month contract with possibility of extension
• 37.5 Hours per week
• The chance to make a tangible difference in people\'s recovery journey
• Support from Service Care Solutions throughout your contract

How to Apply

Interested? Apply via the Job Link or send your CV to (url removed)