Engagement Worker

Exciting Opportunity: Engagement Worker (Prison-Based Substance Misuse Service)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Change Grow Live (CGL) - Drug and Alcohol Team

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire (Prison Setting)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £26,296.03 - £27,165.10 Per Annum (CGL points 20 to 21)

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Change Grow Live (CGL) to recruit a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated permanent Engagement Worker to join their Drug and Alcohol Team based within a prison setting in Hull.

In this vital role, you will assess individuals experiencing substance misuse challenges, providing appropriate support to help them achieve their drug and alcohol-related goals. From conducting triage, personalised assessments, and blood-borne virus testing to coordinating clinical care with the nursing team, you will empower service users to identify risks, navigate treatment pathways, and work collaboratively toward a healthier, more positive future.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage & Assessment: Engage with individuals facing substance misuse challenges, conducting triage, personalised assessments, and screening tools (AUDIT and SADQ) to identify structured treatment pathways.

• Health & Clinical Support: Perform substance screening and blood-borne virus testing, and coordinate clinical assessments directly with the nursing team.

• Harm Reduction & Interventions: Deliver robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions, monitoring and managing incoming referrals to ensure timely access to treatment.

• Safeguarding & Collaboration: Proactively manage safeguarding concerns, complete ongoing referrals, and liaise seamlessly with partner agencies.

Essential Criteria

• Experience & Knowledge: Solid understanding of substance misuse issues, mental health interventions, and experience working within a similar field.

• Core Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high IT proficiency, and strong time-management and prioritisation abilities.

• Approach: Flexible, collaborative team player who can work independently, handle competing demands, and adhere strictly to safeguarding and information governance policies.

• Requirements: Must hold the legal Right to Work in the UK (note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check). A valid driver’s license is an advantage for occasional home visits.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 extra day for each year of service during the first five years (up to 30 days).

• Wellbeing Support: Paid weekly 'Wellness' hour, access to a Wellness Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Financial & Career Support: Contributory pension scheme, extensive training, continuous professional development, and a generous refer-a-friend scheme.

Key Dates & Next Steps

• Closing Date for Applications: 11th October 2026

Note: Change Grow Live reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is strongly recommended.