At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with drug and alcohol needs, delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning.
- Company: Change Grow Live, a charity dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Wellness hours, generous leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on individuals' recovery journeys and promote positive change.
- Qualifications: Experience in substance misuse and the Criminal Justice field, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28557 - 32802 £ per year.
Change Grow Live is a charity committed to making a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Our core values – Be open, be compassionate, and be bold – guide everything we do. We believe in treating everyone as an individual, providing support with respect and care, and working together to create meaningful change.
We are looking for a Female Prison In‑Reach Recovery Worker to join our team. With this role you’ll be working as part of the RISE team, based in Southall. Your role will focus on identifying, engaging and supporting service users with drug and/or alcohol needs, delivering targeted interventions and robust release planning to reduce substance misuse, re‑offending and associated harm. You will work closely with prisons, probation services, and community‑based providers to ensure seamless transitions and timely access to appropriate support on release.
Location: Southall
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028
Responsibilities:
- Act as a key liaison between prison in‑reach teams and community drug/alcohol services to support continuity of care, shared case management, and coordinated risk reduction planning.
- Carry out prison‑based screenings, initial assessments, and risk assessments, developing recovery plans in partnership with service users prior to release.
- Provide harm reduction education, overdose prevention, and relapse management planning with service users in custody and following release into the community.
- Deliver and promote Naloxone provision pre‑ and post‑release, and train service users and peers in its use where appropriate.
- Conduct home visits, hostel visits, and community outreach as needed to maintain engagement, particularly with high‑risk individuals and those at risk of disengagement.
- Work collaboratively with police, probation, mental health, housing, and social care partners to address the complex needs of high‑risk service users and promote recovery and rehabilitation.
About you:
- Empathy and Understanding: A strong grasp of substance misuse issues and experience working within the Criminal Justice field.
- Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in IT.
- Self‑Motivated and Organised: Ability to take initiative, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
- Knowledgeable and Resourceful: Good understanding of mental health interventions and services.
- Team‑Oriented: A supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable collaborating with a range of professionals and stakeholders.
- Adaptable: Ability to manage change effectively, always prioritising the needs of our service users.
- Committed to Best Practices: Understanding of information governance processes and dedication to applying all necessary safeguards.
- Continuous Learner: Enthusiastic about seeking out learning opportunities and contributing to the development of others.
The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.
What We Offer:
- Wellness: Enjoy a paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, access to a ‘Wellness’ hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Time Off: Generous annual leave entitlement (+ bank holidays), increasing yearly for the first five years.
- Financial Benefits: A contributory pension scheme and discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Receive a voucher when a referred colleague successfully joins our team.
- Growth Opportunities: We support your training, career development, and progression.
- Supportive Environment: Join a friendly team that values collaboration and support.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 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.
Genuine occupational requirements – Please note it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the successful applicant to be female.
Salary Range: CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
Closing Date: 16/7/2026
Contact: Kath Foggan | Kath.Foggan@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
