Senior Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Posted 19 hours 20 minutes ago by NHS

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 1
Job Description
Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team at HMP Whatton. This role delivers an outstanding service and supports the substance misuse healthcare team.

Hours and Salary
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, core office hours
  • Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
How we support you
  • Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Competency framework
  • Regional and national career development opportunities
  • Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
  • Support from the wider team
Main duties
  • Collaborate with team members to assess patients' needs and risks
  • Provide management and supervision to the Substance Misuse Recovery Workers
  • Deliver evidence based care for a caseload of psychosocial patients; listen to feedback and personalise care
  • Provide programmes of psychosocial interventions, alongside advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices
  • Deliver non judgmental care individually and in groups, supporting nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within secure environments
  • Make a real difference by following the HiJ competency framework, policies, procedures and safeguarding principles
Qualifications
  • Relevant degree, qualification or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of CPD
  • SMART Recovery experience or completed training
  • Knowledge and experience of structured psychosocial interventions
  • Experience working within the substance misuse multi disciplinary framework (housing, social care, healthcare, mental health pathways)
  • Non judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Excellent communication skills
Benefits
  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support for professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline
  • Financial assistance when needed
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for criminal convictions.

Legal right to work

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK; offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

New Ln, Whatton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9FQ

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