Prison Substance Misuse Recovery Specialist

Practice Plus Group; Croft; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join their team in a challenging yet rewarding environment. The role involves delivering personalized care to psychosocial patients, managing a caseload of 30-40 individuals, and conducting group sessions on relevant topics. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to a DBS check. The position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits including annual leave and professional development support.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• DBS check required due to role nature.
• Experience with psychosocial care and substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to psychosocial patients, personalize care based on feedback.
• Manage caseload of 30-40 patients with various needs.
• Conduct group sessions on overdose awareness and harm reduction.
• Provide psychosocial interventions and comprehensive assessments.
• Prepare patients for release and transfer.

Skills

Outstanding care delivery

Patient management

Psychoeducation

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join their team in a challenging yet rewarding environment. The role involves delivering personalized care to psychosocial patients, managing a caseload of 30-40 individuals, and conducting group sessions on relevant topics. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to a DBS check. The position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits including annual leave and professional development support.