Prison Drug & Alcohol Recovery Practitioner

Forward Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Forward Trust is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Practitioner to support adults in custody within an integrated healthcare framework. You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, and deliver SMART care plans and structured psychosocial interventions.

Therapeutic groups and counselling will be part of the role to promote recovery and resilience. You will collaborate with partner agencies to ensure coordinated care during custody and post-release, applying 12-step recovery concepts and

Qualifications

Experience in substance misuse services and knowledge of counselling theory.
Ability to undertake assessments and develop SMART care plans.
Ability to deliver structured psychosocial interventions and group work.
Strong counselling skills and ability to engage individuals with multiple needs.
Ability to work with partner agencies and maintain collaboration.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support to adults 18+ with drug & alcohol issues in custody.
Manage caseload, undertake assessments and review SMART care plans.
Deliver one-to-one and group interventions, including therapeutic groups.
Promote recovery using evidence-based approaches and 12-step concepts.
Collaborate with transitional services and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.