Recovery Worker - HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Location: London
Salary: £25,207 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time
Closing Date: 15 Sep 2025
About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team, working with adults aged 18+ who are experiencing drug or alcohol-related issues. Our services combine both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment approaches, tailored to the needs of each individual.
As part of an integrated healthcare framework, you will:
* Manage a caseload of clients, delivering person-centred care
* Provide harm reduction advice and structured interventions (1:1 and group sessions)
* Develop and implement care plans and treatment programmes
* Collaborate with partner agencies such as housing, employment services, probation, and healthcare providers
* Support service users through every stage of treatment, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care
* Contribute to service targets, including key outcomes set by Forward and local commissioners
All Prison based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3 months. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.
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