Recovery Worker

At Change Grow Live, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to change the direction of their life. As a national charity rooted in compassion, evidence and respect, we work alongside people affected by substance use to help them access the right support, at the right time, in a way that recognises them as individuals.

 

Our values — Be open. Be compassionate. Be bold. — shape how we work every day, guiding our practice with people who use our services, our partners, and each other.

 

We are now looking for a Recovery Worker to join our dedicated prison-based team at HMP Rochester, supporting people in custody who are affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in substance misuse who is ready to take the next step in their career within a values-led organisation that actively invests in learning, development and progression.

• Supporting service users from initial engagement through treatment and recovery

• Delivering psychosocial interventions as part of the prison Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service

• Working in partnership with healthcare providers and prison colleagues within an integrated model

• Advocating for service users who may be unwilling or unable to engage in treatment

• Proactively following up missed appointments to maximise engagement opportunities

• Contributing to risk management processes, including ACCT procedures where appropriate

• Supporting social (re)integration by promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination

This role requires professionalism, adaptability and the ability to work confidently within a secure environment.

You will be motivated by making a difference and bring a thoughtful, recovery-focused approach to your work. You will also demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of substance misuse and experience working in a similar field

• Ideally, experience within a prison or criminal justice setting

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good IT capability

• The ability to work proactively, manage your time effectively and prioritise competing demands

• A sound understanding of mental health interventions, services and best practice

• Strong partnership-working skills with internal and external stakeholders

• The ability to manage change in a way that keeps service users at the centre

• A clear commitment to information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality

• A willingness to seek out learning opportunities and contribute to the development of others

 

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance, Police Vetting or MOJ vetting

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

6/9/2026

Megan Parish | Megan.Parish@cgl.org.uk | 01634803270

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.