Overview
Location: Full Sutton, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, England YO41
Pay up to £32,346 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our substance misuse recovery team here at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A and B male prison near Pocklington. 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the healthcare team on site, ensuring that patients receive the best quality care, and the healthcare team are fully supported. You will be joining the Full Sutton Family, a close knit team of 25 who deliver the best possible care to patients onsite.
Salary
This position is full time, you\'ll receive an annual salary of up to £32,346 per annum depending on experience.
Hours
The role is full time, and shifts are Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you\'ll be doing
As our new Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
* Being responsible for a caseload of patients (around 60 - 65) - working closely with them to deliver support, 1-1s, and advise on relapse prevention, relapse triggers etc
* Deliver group sessions across the substance misuse service
* Work with patients who are abstaining from drug use, or those looking to abstain
* Delivering outstanding care to psycho social patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback - ensuring that their care is personalised and tailored to the individual
* Providing a programme of psycho social interventions
* Provide information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices
What we offer
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Requirements
* Legal right to work in the UK
* Offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.
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