Engagement Worker

Overview:
**Believe in people?**

**So do we.**

Are you a compassionate and forward-thinking individual seeking an opportunity to make a real difference? At Change Grow Live, we're not just another drug and alcohol service, we're a vibrant community dedicated to fostering a culture of support and inclusivity for individuals using our service.

We're seeking a **Engagement Worker** to join our compassionate and diverse team in HMP Humber - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals with compassion.

**Location**: HMP Humber

**Hours**: Full-time (37.5 per week)

**Salary**: £24,466.99 - £26,110.87 dependent on experience

**Contract**:Permanent

**Responsibilities**:
**About Us**:
Our HMP Humber service provides vital assistance to individuals within a prison setting, guiding them in their recovery through carefully structured programs, supportive harm reduction groups and regular recovery check-ins. Additionally, we collaborate closely with our service users to assist them with their prison release planning, aiming to encourage and facilitate a smooth transition back into society.

**Some aspects of the role**:
As an Engagement Worker, you will play an essential role within HMP Humber. As part of your role you can be expected to:

- Conduct welfare reviews for clients who are requesting immediate support
- Completing urine screens for men that require, as identified by allocated case co-ordinator.
- Complete initial assessments for self-referrals identifying those who are suitable for service and closing those who need no on-going support. Opening care plans with SMART goals that will be continued by recovery co-ordinators.
- Open line of communication with departments in the establishment such as chaplaincy or families and keeping clients and the team up to date with changes or events.
- Manage detox gym waiting lists and communicate this with gym staff on a weekly basis
- Identify from point of initial assessment the brief intervention clients and complete the PSI if this is 3x sessions or less. Inclusive but not exhaustive of topics: substance awareness, harm reduction and relapse prevention.
- Visit all men identified under the influence within daily brief the day prior to offer harm reduction session and continued support as necessary
- Check MDT outcomes on a weekly basis to identify any failed urine screens. Task recovery co-ordinators with outcome for information purposes and visit all to offer support in relation to this

**Now, let's talk about you. Here's what we're looking for**:

- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Experience of drug of alcohol treatment services or other similar background
- The ability to respond to appropriate requests for assistance, maintaining confidentiality whenever necessary
- Ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour
- Access to own transport
- Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Clinical services provision understanding (desirable but not essential)

**In return, you'll receive**:

- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata), increasing incrementally each year for the first five years.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- A dedicated "Wellness" hour every week, alongside access to our Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Various perks, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- Participation in our refer-a-friend scheme.

Join us at Change Grow Live, where together, we'll create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference.