Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team at Heathrow IRC.

Hours Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary Annual salary up to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience. This position is full time.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our 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

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.

Main duties

• Work with other team members to assess needs and risks of patients.
• Provide evidence based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients, listening to and acting on their feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver a programme of psychosocial interventions and give information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices.
• Provide non judgemental care one to one and through group work, supporting nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within health care centres and on wings and house blocks.
• Make a real difference in line with our HiJ competency framework, following policies, procedures and safeguarding principles.

Qualifications & experience

• Evidence of CPD.
• Relevant degree, qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of structured psychosocial interventions.
• Experience of working within the substance misuse multi disciplinary framework, including housing, social care, healthcare and mental health pathways.
• A non judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no prior criminal convictions.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address

Colnbrook By Pass
Harmondsworth
West Drayton
UB7 0HB

Employer's Website

Annual salary up to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience.