We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Recovery Support Worker to join our team at HMP Onley, working within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults with drug and alcohol needs. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll help individuals make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.

What you’ll do

You’ll deliver client-centred, evidence-based support to offenders entering custody who are identified as having substance misuse needs. Your work will include:

• Managing a caseload and delivering both harm-reduction and abstinence-based interventions
• Providing high-quality assessments, care plans, and 1:1 structured sessions
• Facilitating group-work and structured treatment programmes where required
• Working closely with partner services including Healthcare, Probation, Transitional Services, Housing, Employment, Gym, and external Drug Intervention Teams to ensure seamless through-care and release planning
• Contributing to service targets and measuring outcomes
• Supporting clinical provision, which may include second signatory duties and oral swab testing

What you’ll need

• A commitment to supporting individuals with complex needs
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive, co-operative relationships with partner agencies
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel to nearby projects when required

You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a tangible difference every day, helping people move toward healthier, more stable futures.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.