At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to change the direction of their life. As a national charity rooted in compassion, evidence and respect, we work alongside people affected by substance use to help them access the right support, at the right time, in a way that recognises them as individuals.
Our values — Be open. Be compassionate. Be bold. — shape how we work every day, guiding our practice with people who use our services, our partners, and each other.
We are now looking for a Recovery Worker to join our dedicated prison-based team at HMP Cookham Wood, supporting people in custody who are affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in substance misuse who is ready to take the next step in their career within a values-led organisation that actively invests in learning, development and progression.
Please note: 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.
As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people from point of entry into the service and throughout their treatment and recovery journey within the secure estate.
Working as part of an integrated health and wellbeing model, you will deliver person-centred, trauma-informed psychosocial interventions, helping individuals to reduce harm, build resilience and prepare for recovery both in custody and on release.
Key responsibilities include:
This role requires professionalism, adaptability and the ability to work confidently within a secure environment.
You will be motivated by making a difference and bring a thoughtful, recovery-focused approach to your work. You will also demonstrate:
At Change Grow Live, we Thrive by creating the conditions for people to succeed, feel valued and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
You can expect:
Together, we foster open, inclusive cultures where people are supported to grow and do their best work.
When completing your application and supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance, Police Vetting or MOJ vetting
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Change Grow Live is a charity that provides drug and alcohol services for adults and young people.