Recovery Worker

Job Introduction

HMP Forestbank are currently recruiting for a Recovery Worker to support and encourage service users to overcome their substance misuse addictions and reduce their offending behaviour.

As the recovery worker, you will provide ongoing case management and support for problematic substance users. To facilitate effective treatment and continuity of care alongside clinical interventions and to support the testing of substance users for illicit substances. 

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

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Role Responsibility

• Deliver the non-clinical substance misuse service in accordance with National Policy and  

Guidance and local protocols, specifically the Recovery Agenda. 

• Working within the prison (HMP Forest Bank) and also in the local community working flexibly across the drug and alcohol treatment services.  

• To complete appropriate assessments of problematic substance users in order to construct  

individualised care plans to meet their needs. 

• Provide relevant information, advice and support to substance users with the aim of reducing harm to themselves and others; reducing the risk of overdose, spread of communicable diseases and lapse/relapse. 

• Promote the Recovery Agenda and encourage substance users to engage with the Recovery Pathway. 

• Provide and facilitate psychosocial interventions in the form of 1-1 and group work sessions. 

• Provide effective communication and integration with all relevant internal and external partners 

• To work with in professional boundaries maintaining safety and appropriate confidentiality at all times. 

• To deliver staff awareness training to promote the work of the Recovery team. 

• To attend relevant training and be committed to continuous professional development. 

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge, skills and experience 

Essential 

• A good level of numeracy and literacy 

• Good interpersonal skills and have an Empathic approach. 

• Good planning and organisational skills 

• To have a keen interest in the substance misuse field and a passion to promote and encourage change 

• Time management skills 

Package Description

Salary is £20,000 increasing to £21,300 after 12 months service, passing probation and gaining qualifications. 

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.