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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn </strong></p> <p>The Inclusion Directorate with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation currently provides Psychosocial Substance Misuse Teams into prisons across Yorkshire. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team at HMP New Hall. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Recovery Worker to join our team.</p> <p>Working in prisons is both challenging and rewarding. This is an opportunity to work with some very interesting people with complex substance misuse needs. Working in prisons is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.</p> <p>As a Recovery Worker you will need to have a sound knowledge of substance misuse and the barriers and issues faced by those affected. You will need to be confident in managing a caseload of people with complex substance misuse difficulties.</p> <p>If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To provide a range of low, medium and high intensity interventionsto those people experiencing substance misuse problems.</li>
<li>To work in a custodial environment delivering a high quality drug and alcohol recovery service in response to need.</li>
<li>To provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting people to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service.</li>
<li>To work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met.</li>
<li>To provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to people located within the prison establishment.</li>
<li>To contribute and work within the prison and wider drug strategy</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.  We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.  We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.  Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!  For more information about HMP New Hall/Askham Grange and our incentives offer please see attached information.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        Per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7627220</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>HMP New Hall/Askham Grange</p>
      <p>New Hall Way</p>
      <p>Wakefield</p>
            <p>WF4 4AX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details. A summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To deliver a steps-based, recovery orientated and outcome-focussed service within the host prison with a particular emphasis on high standards and good practice.</li>
<li>To work within an integrated team delivering psychosocial and clinical interventions to service users presenting with substance misuse issues, including alcohol.</li>
<li>To work closely with the mental health nurses as part of an integrated team.</li>
<li>To participate in the prisons induction programme, encouraging and motivating clients to engage.</li>
<li>To use strengths-based approaches including mapping techniques and relevant paperwork in order to carry out initial screening assessments.</li>
<li>To carry out further assessments that includes strengths-based node-link mapping techniques and recovery planning.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with clinical services to ensure service users are referred for clinical services and supported whilst waiting for or receiving clinical treatment. Including joint recovery planning, attending joint clinical reviews, joint 1:1 sessions and communicating progress and needs to appropriate staff where need dictates.</li>
<li>To identify and formulate goals jointly agreed with the service user on their recovery plan appropriate to their needs.</li>
<li>To be responsible for the coordination of recovery for each client on your caseload.</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details. A summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To deliver a steps-based, recovery orientated and outcome-focussed service within the host prison with a particular emphasis on high standards and good practice.</li>
<li>To work within an integrated team delivering psychosocial and clinical interventions to service users presenting with substance misuse issues, including alcohol.</li>
<li>To work closely with the mental health nurses as part of an integrated team.</li>
<li>To participate in the prisons induction programme, encouraging and motivating clients to engage.</li>
<li>To use strengths-based approaches including mapping techniques and relevant paperwork in order to carry out initial screening assessments.</li>
<li>To carry out further assessments that includes strengths-based node-link mapping techniques and recovery planning.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with clinical services to ensure service users are referred for clinical services and supported whilst waiting for or receiving clinical treatment. Including joint recovery planning, attending joint clinical reviews, joint 1:1 sessions and communicating progress and needs to appropriate staff where need dictates.</li>
<li>To identify and formulate goals jointly agreed with the service user on their recovery plan appropriate to their needs.</li>
<li>To be responsible for the coordination of recovery for each client on your caseload.</li>
</ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (or commitment to work towards) and/or relevant experience in a comparable setting.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant training/qualification in associated field ie, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brief solution focussed therapy, Mapping techniques, Auricular acupuncture trained, SMART Recovery</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of integrated working practices.</li>
        
        <li>12 months minimum experience of working with substance users</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of criminal justice field / prison setting</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (or commitment to work towards) and/or relevant experience in a comparable setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant training/qualification in associated field ie, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brief solution focussed therapy, Mapping techniques, Auricular acupuncture trained, SMART Recovery</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of integrated working practices.</li>
          
          <li>12 months minimum experience of working with substance users</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of criminal justice field / prison setting</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP New Hall/Askham Grange</p>
      <p>New Hall Way</p>
      <p>Wakefield</p>
            <p>WF4 4AX</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>HMP New Hall/Askham Grange</p>
          <p>New Hall Way</p>
          <p>Wakefield</p>
                    <p>WF4 4AX</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Recovery Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Substance Misuse Recovery Worker? Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?</strong></p> <p>Our Integrated Substance Misuse &amp; Mental Health Service, at HMP Oakwood, is looking for a dynamic and experienced Psychosocial Recovery Worker. The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs. You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance. </p> <p>Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance misuse needs, within prison, is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.</p> <p>Are you:o passionate about providing high quality substance misuse support?o skilled and experienced in providing evidence based psychosocial interventions, geared towards supporting people to make positive changes and work towards recovery?o highly motivated with the ability to support and inspire?o able to apply your skills and interventions to the care of people with substance misuse needs, that often co-exist with mental health needs?then we want to hear from you!This job is open to qualified professionals, or members of the public, with experience and understanding of working within substance misuse services.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide a range of low, medium and high intensity interventions as part of the Integrated Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team to those people experiencing substance misuse problems.</p>
<p>To work in a custodial environment delivering a high quality drug and alcohol recovery service in response to need.</p>
<p>To provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting people to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service.</p>
<p>To work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met.</p>
<p>To provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to people located within the prison establishment.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!  For more information about HMP Oakwood and our incentives offer please see attached information.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        Per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7613917</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>HMP Oakwood</p>
      <p>Oaks Drive</p>
      <p>Featherstone</p>
            <p>WV10 7QD</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Working as part of the team you will provide varied and comprehensive interventions in-line with the stepped care model.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with key agencies to ensure people are supported on their individual recovery journeys.</li>
<li>Delivering the substance misuse and wellbeing elements of the integrated offender team.</li>
<li>Facilitating groups.</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Working as part of the team you will provide varied and comprehensive interventions in-line with the stepped care model.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with key agencies to ensure people are supported on their individual recovery journeys.</li>
<li>Delivering the substance misuse and wellbeing elements of the integrated offender team.</li>
<li>Facilitating groups.</li>
</ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (or commitment to work towards) and/or relevant experience in a comparable setting.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant training/qualification in associated field ie, CBT, motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed therapy, mapping techniques, auricular acupuncture trained, SMART Recovery</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of integrated working practices.</li>
        
        <li>12 months minimum experience of working with substance users</li>
        
        <li>Experience of group facilitation.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (or commitment to work towards) and/or relevant experience in a comparable setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant training/qualification in associated field ie, CBT, motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed therapy, mapping techniques, auricular acupuncture trained, SMART Recovery</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of integrated working practices.</li>
          
          <li>12 months minimum experience of working with substance users</li>
          
          <li>Experience of group facilitation.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP Oakwood</p>
      <p>Oaks Drive</p>
      <p>Featherstone</p>
            <p>WV10 7QD</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>HMP Oakwood</p>
          <p>Oaks Drive</p>
          <p>Featherstone</p>
                    <p>WV10 7QD</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Psychosocial Recovery Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life? Are you a skilled groupwork facilitator looking to support people in their recovery journey?</strong></p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our teams within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for individuals impacted by their own or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.</p>
<p>We are currently recruiting an experienced group work facilitator, working alongside a teams of experienced Recovery Workers across our Fareham, Gosport and Havant sites.</p>
<p>The role may involve occasionally covering for other group facilitators in Hampshire, as well as supporting the hub Recovery Workers based on service need.</p>
<p>We have a bespoke structured group work programme which the Group Facilitator will be responsible for delivering, as well as additional groups based on the needs of the clients - this can include SMART groups, auricular acupuncture, mindfulness and meditation and substance specific groups.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Full-time permanent Group Facilitator Recovery Worker (working 37.5 hours per week) across the South of Hampshire (Fareham, Gosport, Havant).</p> <p>Group facilitation in Inclusion Fareham, Gosport and Havant Hubs.Referral and implementation of groups (structured and unstructured)Training of volunteers and other staff in group facilitation.Covering other sites for group facilitation</p> <p>Where required, supporting the team with duty or caseload managementActive Risk assessing and risk management.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be provided with relevant training to support the facilitation of groups, and will be a key part of our quality assurance processes around groups; participating in groupwork audits, providing peer to peer feedback to other facilitators and co-facilitating groups with others.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7645372</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
      <p>Civic Way</p>
      <p>Fareham</p>
            <p>PO16 7ER</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
</ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Foundation Degree/HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, social studies</li>
        
        <li>Accredited Drug and Alcohol Practitioner, or a willingness to work towards accreditation during employment with Inclusion</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working in the drug and alcohol field</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience in facilitating groups or programmes</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to, and understanding of, harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches when working with people who use Drug and Alcohol</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (travelling between sites in the course of the role)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
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Groupwork Facilitator Recovery Worker

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Being a part of the Lifeways team is really rewarding.</strong></p> <p><strong>That's why we look for people seeking to grow both</strong></p> <p><strong>personally and professionally.</strong></p> <p>Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us. Everyday, our colleagues share their experience, knowledge and talents with the people they support. By living our values, they are helping to transform lives, one day at a time.</p> <p>We are looking for caring, honest, innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Mental Health Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery' supported living service in Barnsley.</p> <p>At Lifeways we provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, supporting them in the transition from institutional environments back into their own home within the community. We know that every situation is unique. And regardless of the diagnosis, we always focus on each person's situation - tailoring our approach to meet their unique needs.</p> <p>This is a full time role; working 39.25 hours per week on a rota basis. Shifts include days, evenings, sleep ins and weekends. You will be based at one site although if you are interested there could be opportunity to travel to other schemes across the business.</p> <p><strong>Benefits include</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts</li><li>Refer a Friend cash reward</li><li>Free enhance DBS check</li><li>Paid online induction</li><li>Professionally supportive team and employer</li><li>Access to</li><li>28 days annual leave</li><li>Access to NEST Pension</li><li>Bike 2 Work Scheme</li><li>Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul> <p><strong>About you, about the role</strong></p> <p>You may already have experience of providing care to people with mental health support needs, although full training will be given to enable you to provide recovery focused, person-centred support for our clients to live as independently as possible within the community.</p> <p>You will already have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health and its effects, the willingness to learn, have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails. If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health &amp; Social Care, that's great! If not, we will support you in obtaining this and beyond.</p> <p>We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable in being themselves at work. Our commitment to an inclusive community is shown by both our employee engagement and awareness initiatives and in how we empower people to do their best every day. This is reflected in our core values of Caring, Honest, One team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal = CHOICE. These values are firmly embedded in everything we do, guiding our culture and the behaviours we expect from each other so we can confidently move forward with one shared purpose, delivering exceptional care and support.</p> <p>This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. </p> <p><strong>When applying for a role with Lifeways Group the information you provide will be used for recruitment purposes only, this information will be stored for 12 months and deleted unless you give permission for your information to be stored for longer. Full details on the Lifeways Privacy Notice can be found by following this link: </strong></p> <p><strong> lwgce</strong></p>

Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Barnsley

<p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p>Support Worker - Join Lifeways in Bournemouth and Be the Difference</p> <p><strong>Make a lasting impact. Feel truly valued. Grow with unwavering support.</strong><strong>Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour</strong></p> <p>At Lifeways, we believe in empowering people to live more independent and fulfilling lives-and that starts with empowering our team. If you're looking for a role where every day brings new challenges, real rewards, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>Previous experience in a mental health role is required for this position.</p> <p>What We Offer - Over £2,000 in Annual Rewards</p> <p>We don't just invest in our services-we invest in you. At Lifeways, you'll feel supported, appreciated, and rewarded for the difference you make:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Cycle to Work Scheme</strong> - Save up to £1,000 on bikes and accessories</li><li><strong>Gym Discounts</strong> - Save up to £192 a year</li><li><strong>Eye Care &amp; Health Cash Plans</strong> - Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more</li><li><strong>New! 10% Off at B&amp;Q</strong> - Exclusive discount for Lifeways team members</li><li><strong>Blue Light Card Eligibility</strong> - Discounts on shopping, food, travel, and days out</li><li><strong>£200 Referral Bonus</strong> - For every successful candidate you refer</li><li><strong>3% Employer Pension Contribution</strong></li><li><strong>8 Paid Training Days Per Year</strong> - Plus access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships</li><li><strong>Free DBS Check</strong></li><li><strong>Lifeways Rewards</strong> - Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more</li><li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - Free, confidential support and advice whenever you need it</li></ul> <p>About the Role</p> <p>This full-time position (39.25 hours per week) is based at our Bournemouth service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in 13 self-contained flats. You'll be part of a team that helps people transition from institutional settings to independent living-making a real impact in their recovery journey.</p> <p>We support individuals diagnosed with:</p> <ul> <li>Schizophrenia</li><li>Personality Disorders</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Clinical Depression</li><li>Severe Anxiety</li></ul> <p>Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities</p> <p>Every day is a chance to make a difference. You'll be:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting with medication management</li><li>Promoting self-care and maintaining a safe living environment</li><li>Attending appointments and encouraging independence</li><li>Liaising with external mental health teams</li><li>Facilitating community engagement</li><li>Maintaining accurate documentation</li><li>Providing reassurance and de-escalation support</li><li>Administering First Aid when needed</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and shopping</li><li>Creating weekly planners with service users</li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <p>We're seeking individuals who are:</p> <ul> <li>Resilient and adaptable - every day is different</li><li>Friendly, approachable, and great listeners</li><li>Team players with strong boundaries and consistency</li><li>Calm under pressure and able to manage stressful situations</li><li>Willing to support individuals who may be under the influence of substances</li></ul> <p>Experience is welcome but not essential-we provide full training, ongoing development, and a team that's always behind you.</p> <p>Ready to Start Your Journey?</p> <p>If you're looking for a career that offers purpose, progression, and a culture where you're truly valued and supported, Lifeways Bournemouth is the place to grow. Apply today and help others live life their way-while building a career that makes a real impact.</p> <p>LWGAK</p>

Recovery Support Worker - Bournemouth

<p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Make a Real Impact with Lifeways in Yeovil - Your Career Starts Here</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to turn your compassion into a career? Lifeways is looking for Support Workers in Yeovil who want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. </p> <p><strong>Why Join Lifeways?</strong> We're a UK-wide specialist support provider with deep roots in local communities. At our Yeovil service, you'll be part of a team that empowers adults with mental health conditions to live independently, confidently, and joyfully.</p> <p><strong>Your Benefits Package Includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full-time hours: 39.25 per week</li><li>Funded Health &amp; Social Care qualifications</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>8 paid training days per year</li><li>Access to nationally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li><li>Eye care and health cash plans</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Blue Light Card eligibility - Discounts on shopping, food, days out and more</li><li>£200 for every successful referral</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Lifeways Rewards: cashback and discounts at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more</li><li>Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential advice and support</li></ul> <p><strong>Who You'll Support:</strong> Our service users range in age from 26 to 56 and live in their own tenancies. They have a primary diagnosis of mental health conditions such as paranoid schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder, autism, and substance/alcohol misuse. Support is tailored to their needs - from medication supervision and life skills to community engagement and attending appointments.</p> <p>They love music, walking, arts and crafts, volunteering, and spending time with their pets - including dogs, cats, birds, and fish.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support with daily living tasks like shopping, budgeting, and attending appointments</li><li>Encourage independence - we support, not do</li><li>Help service users engage in local activities and build meaningful routines</li><li>Work in a dynamic, pet-friendly environment where no two days are the same</li></ul> <p><strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Resilient and adaptable team players</li><li>Active listeners with a friendly, approachable attitude</li><li>Professionals with strong boundaries and a consistent approach</li><li>Individuals who can manage stressful situations and support those under the influence</li></ul> <p><strong>Ready to Start?</strong> If you're passionate about helping others lead their most independent lives and want to grow in a career that truly matters, Lifeways in Yeovil is the place for you.</p> <p>Apply today and take the first step toward a career that transforms lives - including your own.</p> <p><strong>LWGAK</strong></p>

Mental health Recovery Support Worker Bank - Yeovil

<p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><b>Join Lifeways in Southampton - Where Every Day Makes a Difference</b></p> <p><strong>Shift Pattern: 10am-10pm with sleep-ins</strong><strong>Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to turn compassion into a career? At Lifeways, we don't just offer jobs-we offer purpose. As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist support services, we're on the lookout for <strong>Recovery Support Workers</strong> who are ready to make a real impact in their local community.</p> <p>Whether you're looking for <strong>bank or full-time work</strong>, this is your chance to be part of something bigger. You'll support adults living with complex mental health conditions, helping them build independence, confidence, and brighter futures.</p> <p><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></p> <p>No two days are the same-and that's the beauty of it. You'll be:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting individuals with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and substance misuse</li><li>Helping with medication, appointments, budgeting, and daily living skills</li><li>Encouraging community engagement through college, volunteering, and creative activities</li><li>Creating recovery plans and maintaining high standards of documentation</li><li>Being a consistent, calming presence in a dynamic environment</li></ul> <p><b>Who Thrives Here?</b></p> <p>You're resilient, adaptable, and a natural listener. You know how to stay grounded in stressful situations and bring warmth, empathy, and structure to those who need it most. You're not just joining a team-you're becoming part of a support system that truly matters.</p> <p><b>Perks That Matter</b></p> <p>We believe in taking care of our people, too:</p> <ul> <li>Funded health &amp; social care qualifications</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Discounts at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks &amp; more via Lifeways Rewards</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Optional health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy &amp; more</li><li>Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for advice &amp; wellbeing support</li></ul> <p><b>Why Lifeways?</b></p> <p>Because here, your work transforms lives. You'll be part of a national network with the stability of a large company and the heart of a local service. We invest in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future.</p> <p>Ready to be the difference someone needs today? Apply now and start your journey with Lifeways in Southampton. Let's build something meaningful-together.</p> <p><strong>LWGAK</strong></p>

Recovery Support Worker - Southampton

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Mental Health Recovery Support Worker </strong></p> <p>Location: Warrington</p> <p>Hours: Full-time - 39.25 hours/week (week days, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends) </p> <p>Join Lifeways and help transform lives every day. </p> <p>We're looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team supporting people with enduring mental health needs in our enhanced Community Recovery service. </p> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p><strong>About the Role </strong></p> <p>You'll support individuals transitioning from institutional care to independent living in the community. Every person is unique, and we tailor our support to meet their specific needs. </p> <p><strong>About You </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in mental health support is helpful but not essential </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>Willingness to learn and grow </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>Strong communication and IT skills </p> </li></ul> <ul> <li> <p>NVQ/QCF in Health &amp; Social Care is a bonus - we'll help you get it if not </p> </li></ul> <p><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion: </strong></p> <p>At Lifeways, we believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE). </p> <p><strong>Apply Today </strong></p> <p>Ready to make a difference? Join Lifeways and start your journey in mental health recovery support. </p> <p> This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check </p>

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