Recovery Support Worker

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Support Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

Locations HMP Liverpool

Hours Full Time, 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range £25,077.00 per annum

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.
  
  
  

Contributory pension scheme

A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

A friendly and supportive team

Training, career development & progression opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK

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’s Prison Drug and Alcohol Recovery service provides a range of evidence-based interventions for those experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol that enables and empowers individuals to change, grow and live whilst promoting a focus on recovery and independence. This includes harm minimisation, case management, psychosocial interventions, alternative therapies, diversionary activities, peer support and release planning. The DARS service works in partnership with commissioners, Prison Health partners and Prison establishments to achieve the best possible outcomes for the men in our care.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit pro-active, determined and resourceful Recovery Support Workers, who have the ability to support the team.

The post holder is expected to work closely with the DARS and management team alongside Spectrum community health ensuring we deliver an effective and innovative service delivery.

There will also be a need to establish strong working relationships with other key stakeholders and providers within the prison establishment to ensure effective and robust pathways are in place and holistic packages of care are adhered to for service users.

The role requires effective working to a high quality, aspirational recovery service tailored to meet the needs of large, busy local prisons and through-the gate services.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and HMP

PS security clearance.

CGL SPOT (19) (£25,077.00 - £25,077.00)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

1/4/2026

18/3/2026

Lauren McGuire | lauren.mcguire@cgl.org.uk | 0151 530 4176

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