About the role:
1. To support people to address their substance misuse by enabling them to gain access and remain engaged with Change Grow Live following release from prison.
2. To act as a link between prisons and Change Grow Live.
3. Complete full prison vetting.
4. To work within local prisons ( HMP Winchester and Bronzefield ) on a weekly or monthly basis to support clients and prison teams.
5. To carry out full assessments and explore risk prior to release.
6. Help to identify an individual care plan.
7. Work in partnership with partner agencies such as probation and probation court teams and other community services.
8. To participate in staff meetings, supervision and multi agency forums.
9. Support clients to register with GP’s upon release.
About you:
10. Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within criminal justice or related field
11. Experience of supporting and advising participants with complex and/or multiple barriers to success
12. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
13. Experience of carrying out DRR assessments (desired but not essential)
14. Ability to work flexibly within the prison regime (. Start at 08.15 to fall in line with other prison departments and
15. Be able to maintain personal boundaries.
What we will give to you:
16. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
17. Flexible working arrangements
18. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
19. Contributory pension scheme
20. A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
21. A friendly and supportive team
22. Training, career development & progression opportunities
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.