Prison-Based Substance Misuse Recovery Specialist

Practice Plus Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Professional development opportunities

24/7 helpline & financial assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for HMP Millsike in East Yorkshire. You will assess needs and risks, deliver psychosocial interventions, and support multidisciplinary teams within a high-security prison environment.

The role offers a full-time schedule with a 0645–1745 shift pattern, aiming to provide patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Experience in providing psychosocial interventions within substance misuse services.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions and information on substance misuse and related topics.
• Support nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care settings and on wings/house blocks.
• Follow the Health in Justice competency framework and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality service.

Skills

CPD evidence

Structured psychosocial interventions

Communication skills

Non-judgmental approach

Compassionate approach

Education

Relevant degree/qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for HMP Millsike in East Yorkshire. You will assess needs and risks, deliver psychosocial interventions, and support multidisciplinary teams within a high-security prison environment.

The role offers a full-time schedule with a 0645–1745 shift pattern, aiming to provide patient-centered care and evidence-based treatments. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to professional development.