Overview:
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are
‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Our
Programme Workers at Change Grow Live play an integral part in delivering our
Foundations of Rehabilitation programme which is a platform for the delivery of desistance-oriented interventions and support. We have based this programme model on hope, resilience, and compassion.
We are currently recruiting a
Through the Gate Coordinator to work as part of the newly implemented Southwest Prisons service based in
HMP Exeter. This role involves holding a caseload of service users that are ready for release, working alongside priuson stakeholders to enable an effective transfer of service user treatment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of substance misuse issues, looking to take the next step in their career with a charity that will support your continued personal and professional development.
Where: HMP Exeter
When: We are looking to get the right person into the team ASAP
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £26,393 - £30,316 dependent on experience
Responsibilities:
About the role:
Work intensively with service users for 12 weeks prior to and post-release- Tailor group work sessions preparing for release to both short term and long-term
populations – as per prison client cohort
- Review personal goals, preparing service users for release (e.g. what to expect on day
one of leaving the gate)
- Work closely with CGL Teams, Healthcare, Prison partners and External Support
Agencies to ensure effective coordination of Release Planning
- Contribute to risk management processes, including prison ACCT process as
appropriate
- Provide accurate and up to date harm reduction advice to service users, including
delivering training in the use of Naloxone
- Support patients in organising their appointments, including attending and advocating
on client’s behalf where necessary
About you:
- Experience of working within a prison/criminal justice setting is desirable but not essential
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues
- Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
- Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
- Be able to travel as required, including where public transport is not available
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with
Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you
Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£26,393.77 - £30,316.74) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 25/5/2023 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Jess Saunders | jess.saunders@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.