Recovery Worker

Job Introduction
HMP Forest bank 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.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Main Responsibilities
- 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._**

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

About The Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Package Description
**Salary is £22,900**

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.
- **Health and wellbeing incentives**:

- **Training and development opportunities**:

- **Reward and Recognition schemes**:

- **Flexible working considered**:

- **Volunteering days**:

- **Cycle to work scheme**:

- **Life Assurance**:

- **Free meals and parking on site