Support Worker

At Change Grow Live, we believe that positive change is always possible.

We're looking for a compassionate and organised individual to join our team at HMP The Verne in a unique dual-role position combining frontline recovery support with data and administration responsibilities.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of an integrated prison healthcare service, supporting individuals to address substance misuse, improve their wellbeing and prepare for a healthier future, while helping ensure the service operates effectively and efficiently.

For many people, custody provides a rare opportunity to step away from the challenges that have shaped their lives and engage with support that can create lasting change.

Working within HMP The Verne, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused interventions that improve health outcomes, reduce harm and support rehabilitation.

Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

 

You'll be motivated by helping people make positive changes in their lives and confident balancing people-focused work with strong administrative practice.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience within substance misuse, health, social care, criminal justice or a related environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence maintaining accurate records and working with data systems.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a varied workload.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and person-centred support.

Experience within a prison or criminal justice setting would be beneficial, but is not essential.

 

Part Time Hours: 22.5 per week* 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. 

This is a varied position that combines direct service user support with essential data and administrative responsibilities.

• Support individuals throughout their recovery journey, from initial assessment through to ongoing intervention and recovery planning.
• Deliver one-to-one support, harm reduction advice and wellbeing interventions.
• Promote engagement with treatment, healthcare services and peer support opportunities.
• Build positive working relationships with prison staff, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.
• Process referrals and maintain accurate service user records.
• Support data quality, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate information across teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of an integrated Health and Wellbeing service.

We know that great services are delivered by talented, committed people. That's why we invest in our colleagues and provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years' service.
• A paid Wellness Hour each week.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to develop valuable experience within prison healthcare and recovery services.

At Change Grow Live, our work is built on evidence, compassion and expertise. Every day, our teams support people to make positive changes that benefit individuals, families and communities.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine meaningful frontline support with operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

 

 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

 

CGL points 20 to 21 (£26,296.03 - £27,165.10)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

2/7/2026

26/6/2026

Lucy Bradley | lucy.bradley@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.