Recovery Support Worker

About the role

Are You Passionate About Supporting People to Make Positive Changes? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, this could be the opportunity for you. We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Support Worker to join our team at HMP Rye Hill, working 35 hours per week to support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse on their journey towards recovery and successful reintegration into the community. Working within an integrated healthcare team, you'll deliver person-centred interventions that promote recovery, reduce harm, and empower lasting change. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients throughout their recovery journey
• Completing assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews
• Delivering structured 1:1 interventions and group sessions
• Providing harm reduction advice and recovery-focused support
• Supporting service users with release planning and through-care arrangements
• Working closely with healthcare, probation, housing, employment and community partners
• Maintaining accurate case records and meeting service KPIs
• Contributing to a safe, high-quality and outcome-focused service

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse, recovery or complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach
• Confidence working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good IT and record-keeping skills
• This is an opportunity to be part of a service that changes lives every day. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment, helping people overcome challenges, achieve recovery goals and build positive futures beyond custody.
• If you're passionate about supporting recovery and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
• All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
• Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.

Additional Information

Recovery Support Worker - HMP Rye Hill Location: Rugby Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent

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