Senior Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

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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