Prison Recovery Worker – Based in Hull Pay up to £24 per hour (umbrella) - £18.92 PAYE Exclusive - £21.20 PAYE Inclusive 3-Month Contract (extension possible)
We’re recruiting for a Prison Recovery Workers to work in the Hull area.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals in custody with their recovery journey and ensuring continuity of care on release.
The Role As a Prison Recovery Worker, you will deliver high-quality substance misuse interventions within a custodial environment. You’ll provide 1:1 and group support, develop recovery-focused initiatives, and play a key role in building pathways into community services.
Your work will contribute directly to improving outcomes, reducing reoffending, and supporting safer custody through integrated working.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver wellbeing and prevention groups, psychosocial interventions, and harm reduction programmes
Provide meaningful 1:1 sessions and structured group work
Support release planning to ensure continuity of care into the community
Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, including safer custody and prison offender management
Carry and manage a caseload effectively
Identify and engage service users who would benefit from family/carer support
Develop service questionnaires, recovery hubs, and focus groups – bringing innovation and motivation to the role
Line manage and support volunteers working within the service
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the prison environment and operational procedures
Promote safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing for all service users
Requirements
Prison clearance (essential)
Previous experience in substance misuse, recovery work, or offender support
Strong communication and engagement skills
Understanding of prison operations and multidisciplinary working
Ability to manage caseloads and deliver structured interventions
Commitment to safeguarding and best practice
What’s on Offer
Up to £24ph umbrella
3-month contract with possibility of extension
37.5 Hours per week
The chance to make a tangible difference in people’s recovery journey
Support from Service Care Solutions throughout your contract
How to Apply
Interested? Apply via the Job Link or send your CV to (url removed)