Job Overview
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our integrated substance misuse recovery team. The role is based on the Therapeutic Community at HMP Wymott and will primarily involve the delivery of psychosocial group work and managing a caseload of patients residing on this unit.
Join the Recovery Team and empower those who wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well‑being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients and delivering outstanding care.
Hours – This is a full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8.30‑4.30pm.
Salary – £29,264 – £33,510 per annum, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a caseload of patients, working closely with them to deliver support, 1‑1 sessions, and advice on relapse prevention, triggers, and other relevant issues.
* Deliver psychosocial group sessions across the substance misuse service.
* Carry out duty work, including reception duties, seeing new patients and conducting assessments.
* Provide outstanding care to psychosocial patients, listening to and acting on their feedback to ensure care is personalised and tailored to the individual.
* Provide a programme of psychosocial interventions.
* Offer information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood‑borne viruses, and safe sex practices.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant experience within substance misuse – in the community, hospital, or a secure setting.
* Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary framework (housing, social care, health care, and mental health pathways) is a bonus.
* Knowledge or experience of SMART (Solution‑Oriented Brief Therapy) and running group sessions and 1‑1s is helpful.
* Having a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
* Legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Support & Development
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
* Competency framework.
* Regional and national career development opportunities.
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to support your learning needs.
* Support from the wider team.
Benefits & Extras
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We embrace diversity.
* We strive to do things better together.
Additional Information
Secure environments are challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Reference number: 13245
Location: Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR268LW
Contract: Permanent
Disclosures
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous convictions may be required.
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