Are you passionate about working with people in the criminal justice system or supporting those in recovery? Would you like to work with an established and highly regarded specialist charity? Apply here!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
Position: Prison Support Worker (Recovery)
We are seeking to recruit a Prison Support Worker to work for a charity based within a prison in York, supporting male offenders who are in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse.
Details:
* Permanent, full-time position
* Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
* Extensive induction and training provided, including key holder safety procedures
Requirements:
* Experience working with substance misuse, addiction, or recovery
* Experience of the criminal justice system and/or offenders
* Driving license and vehicle (due to prison location)
* High resilience to stress
* Available to start within 4 weeks
Responsibilities:
* Providing support and advocacy to inmates
* Offering advice and guidance on available resources
* Completing substance misuse risk assessments and support plans
* Delivering 1:1 and group sessions
* Building positive and effective relationships through good communication
* Collaborating closely with prison staff and substance misuse services
If you are looking for an exciting role, please apply now!
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