Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - HMP Styal

jobs24.co.uk; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use challenges. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the Recovery Service at HMP Styal, collaborating with a team of recovery coordinators to assist service users in achieving their recovery goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a secure environment, providing guidance and support to women in prison while maintaining high performance standards. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme for some posts

Training and Development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or social work is preferred.
• Ability to assist in recovery plans and maintain case records.

Responsibilities

• Assist recovery coordinators in delivering recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and follow service procedures.
• Provide guidance to women in prison during their recovery journey.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Case Management

Recovery-oriented Approach

Education

Healthcare or Social Work Qualification

Job description

It is an exciting time to join HMP Styal Recovery Service, after winning and extending our current contract for a further seven years from 1 April 2023.
If you are passionate, ambitious and want to make a real difference within substance use, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an experienced and dedicated Recovery team at HMP Styal.

The role of Support Worker is essential within our day-to-day delivery within the Recovery Service and provides opportunities for excellent learning and development within a secure environment and establishing essential links through the gate.

A Support Worker plays a key role in assisting the team of recovery coordinators in delivering recovery plans, maintaining accurate case records, and ensuring that all service procedures are followed effectively. While the role is not primarily centered on direct intervention with prisoners, it will involve regular contact with women in prison, assisting with their recovery journey by providing guidance and reinforcing the work of the Recovery Coordinators. The Support Worker will play an essential role in helping the team to maintain a structured and efficient service. The Support Worker will provide services within Spectrum's prison-based Drug & Alcohol recovery-oriented treatment model, as part of a flexible, innovative, and creative team. The role will ensure that key elements of the service (assessment, case management, psychosocial interventions, release planning, and throughcare) are delivered to a high standard. The Support Worker will assist Recovery Coordinators in supporting service users to achieve recovery goals and positive outcomes, maximizing engagement and retention.

While not focused on direct intervention with prisoners, the role involves regular contact with women in prison, providing guidance and assisting in their recovery journey, reinforcing the work of Recovery Coordinators. The position is flexible, adapting to meet the evolving needs of the service. The Support Worker will work effectively with colleagues under the direction of the Drug & Alcohol Service Manager (Recovery) and Senior Practitioners, maintaining high performance standards.

The role follows a strengths-based, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach. The Support Worker will collaborate with partners, contribute to parole, HDC, and ROTL processes, and attend adjudications and ACCT reviews when required. They will adhere to HR processes and work within service protocols to ensure successful outcomes for service users.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme for some posts
• Training and Development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company, our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission:
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.

Our Vision:
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.