Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Hmp Oakwood; Cross Green; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional facility in the West Midlands is seeking a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support patients in the recovery hub. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £25,000 per annum and includes comprehensive training and development opportunities. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, and employment is subject to vetting and security checks.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System support

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Offers subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Join the Substance Misuse Recovery Hub team.
• Support patients with substance misuse issues.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Job description

Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 September 2025
• Salary: £25,000.00 per year
• Additional salary information: £25000.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 14 October 2025
• Location: Wolverhampton, WV10 7NZ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: E0314-25-4389

Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse Recovery Hub team at HMP Featherstone, HMP Brinsford and HMP Oakwood located within our West Midlands region.

Hours: The site currently offers Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (with some flexibility)

Salary: This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £25,000 per annum - depending on experience.

• How will we support you?
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our 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.