Substance Misuse Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Humber

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Brough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Healthcare Support Worker to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will support a diverse patient group, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in continuous training and development. With a commitment to high standards of care, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their healthcare career while making a difference in the lives of others. Join a mission-driven team focused on holistic interventions and quality healthcare.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Access to Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse support and daily care.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and substance misuse support to patients.
• Assist in medication administration and wound care.

Skills

Substance Misuse Support

Wound Care

Venepuncture

Medication Administration

Autonomous Working

Education

Healthcare Qualification

Job description

Break into prison healthcare!

Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same?

Patient care is at the centre of what we do, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed healthcare professional who wants to make a difference in our patients' lives.

HMP Humber is a Cat C prison holding male adults. We provide primary care, GP surgery services, alongside access to mental health and substance misuse services.

Prisons are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it!

As a Substance Misuse Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting and being a resource to other staff.

You will collaborate with the primary care and mental health teams. There are excellent opportunities for training, development, and working with interesting patients while acquiring new skills.

If you are self-motivated, able to work autonomously, and show initiative in handling a wide range of situations, then this could be the right role for you!

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, your main duties will include:

• All aspects of daily care
• Substance misuse support
• Wound care
• Venepuncture
• Supporting other staff
• Assisting in medication administration

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting your healthcare journey or are an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, we have a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Access to Employee Assistance 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 on people – our patients, service users, staff, and partners.

We aim to deliver the best in health and wellbeing, maintaining high standards of patient care and service. As we expand, we remain committed to quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatized and marginalized in our communities.

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Sally Richards
Job Title: DART Clinical Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]