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Through the Gate Coordinator
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HMP Channings Wood, Greenhill Lane, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DW
£28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
Permanent
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£28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
Annual leave, Employee discount, Company pension
Permanent
HMP Channings Wood, Greenhill Lane, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DW

Full job description

Overview:

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?

Join our team at HMP Channings Wood as a Through the Gate Worker and help people prepare for life beyond prison. You'll support individuals approaching release to access treatment, healthcare, and community services, helping them build positive futures, sustain recovery, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, or a related field can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed in the role.

This is an exciting time to join us. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, creating opportunities for career development and progression within a growing service.

If you're looking for a role with purpose, where you can support positive change and help people take the next step towards a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you.

Through the Gate Worker Location: HMP Channings Wood
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent

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 rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

Responsibilities:
Looking for a Rewarding Career Where You Can Make a Real Difference? As a Through the Gate Worker at HMP Channings Wood, you'll support people preparing for release from prison, helping them overcome barriers, access essential services, and take positive steps towards recovery and independence. You'll play a vital role in helping people build a fresh start by ensuring they have the right support, plans, and connections in place as they transition back into the community. Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, social care, or mental health can be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have strong people skills, can build positive relationships, and are passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and support needed to develop in the role.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting time to join our team. HMP Channings Wood is preparing for a significant prison expansion, and our service will grow alongside it to support an increasing prison population. Joining us now means becoming part of a growing team with exciting opportunities for development, progression, and future career growth.
What You'll Do
  • Support individuals during the 12 weeks leading up to their release from prison.
  • Develop personalised resettlement and recovery plans.
  • Coordinate referrals to healthcare, treatment, and community services.
  • Work closely with prison staff, healthcare teams, resettlement teams and external partner agencies.
  • Advocate for individuals to access the support they need.
  • Promote recovery, resilience, social reintegration, and independence.
  • Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes where required.
What We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you:
  • Enjoy helping and supporting others.
  • Communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
  • Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Are proactive, resilient, and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
  • Are willing to learn and develop new skills.
Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care, housing, community work, customer service, education, the armed forces, coaching, or mentoring is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, motivation, and transferable skills and will provide training to support your development. What We Offer
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Paid weekly Wellbeing Hour.
  • Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
  • Discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Join Us At Change Grow Live, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change, grow and live life to its full potential. Apply today and help people take their next step towards recovery, independence, and a brighter future.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will close once a successful candidate has been appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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.

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.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 25/11/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Hannah Pellowe | hannah.pellowe@cgl.org.uk | 01803814722 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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