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 Hull - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals with compassion. **Location**: HMP Hull **Hours**: Full-time (37.5 per week) **Full Time Salary**: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53 dependent on experience (pro rata) **Contract**:Permanent - Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. **Responsibilities**: **About Us**: Our HMP Hull 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 Hull. 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 coordinator. - 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 coordinators. - 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 coordinators 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.