Reintegration & Release Support Coordinator

Change Grow Live; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Wellbeing hour

Pension

Discounts

Training

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood to support people preparing for release by helping them access treatment, healthcare and community services, promoting recovery and successful reintegration.

You will develop personalised re-settlement and recovery plans, coordinate referrals to healthcare and community services, and work closely with prison staff and partner agencies to remove barriers to a fresh start.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, able to build positive relationships.
• Organised, able to manage competing priorities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, resilient and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, or social care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals during the 12 weeks leading up to their release from prison.
• Develop personalised resettlement and recovery plans.
• Coordinate referrals to healthcare, treatment and community services.
• Work closely with prison staff, healthcare teams, resettlement teams and external partner agencies.
• Advocate for individuals to access the support they need.
• Promote recovery, resilience, social reintegration and independence.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes where required

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Independent work

Resilience

Motivation to learn

Job description

Change Grow Live is seeking a Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood to support people preparing for release by helping them access treatment, healthcare and community services, promoting recovery and successful reintegration.

You will develop personalised re-settlement and recovery plans, coordinate referrals to healthcare and community services, and work closely with prison staff and partner agencies to remove barriers to a fresh start.