Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Practice Plus Group; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider seeks a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for a full-time role at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton Thorn. You will support a caseload of patients with individual and group sessions focused on recovery from substance misuse. Key qualifications include relevant experience or certification within the substance misuse framework. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a salary ranging from £29,264 to £33,510 per annum.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience of working within substance misuse in community or secure settings.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary framework (housing, social care, etc.) is a bonus.
• Knowledge of SMART and running group sessions is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a caseload of 35-45 patients, delivering individual support.
• Deliver group sessions across the substance misuse service.
• Plan for prisoner discharge/release, ensuring ongoing care.
• Deliver outstanding psycho-social care tailored to individuals.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse

Group session facilitation

Relapse prevention

Psycho-social care

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team at HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D/open prison in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, housing around 430 males. Join the Recovery Team and empower those who wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well-being through recovery from drugs and alcohol.

Hours This is a full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8:00‑4:00pm.

Salary You will receive an annual salary between £29,264 and £33,510 per annum depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke learning management system
• Support from the wider team
• Legal right to work in the UK; vetting and security checks required

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for a caseload of 35‑45 patients, delivering individual support, relapse prevention, 1‑1s, etc.
• Deliver group sessions across the substance misuse service, including SMART, patient forums and harm reduction.
• Plan for prisoner discharge/release, ensuring ongoing care.
• Deliver outstanding psycho‑social care, seek feedback and tailor care to the individual.
• Provide programme of psycho‑social interventions.
• Provide information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood‑borne viruses and safe sex practices.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres, delivering NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

• We treat patients and each other with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Experience of working within substance misuse in the community, hospital, or secure setting.
• Experience in a multi‑disciplinary framework (housing, social care, health care, mental health) is a bonus.
• Experience or knowledge of SMART and running group sessions and 1‑1s is helpful.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Legal and security

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Thorn Cross, Arley Rd, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4RL

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/