Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in the Health in Justice service is seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to assess needs, deliver psychosocial interventions, and support nursing and pharmacy teams within a category C resettlement prison environment.

You will work on a weekday rota from early morning to late afternoon, delivering evidence-based care and contributing to patient wellbeing and rehabilitation while adhering to safeguarding and competency frameworks.

Qualifications

• CPD evidence and ongoing professional development.
• 1) Structured psychosocial interventions knowledge.
• Experience in multidisciplinary substance misuse pathways (housing, social care, health care, mental health).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to a caseload of patients and shape care around feedback.
• Deliver a programme of psychosocial interventions.
• Give information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol and related health topics.
• Assess patients' needs and risks with the team.
• Deliver non-judgemental care one to one and in group work.
• Support nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care across healthcare centres and blocks.
• Follow Health in Justice competency framework, policies and safeguarding.
• Build links with teams, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Non-judgemental approach

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

CPD/Continuing professional development

Job description

This Substance Misuse Recovery Worker post sits in the Substance Misuse team at HMP Millsike, a category C resettlement prison, within Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The role centres on assessing the needs and risks of a caseload of patients and delivering psychosocial interventions, one to one and in groups, alongside the nursing and pharmacy teams. Shifts run on a weekday rota from 06:45 to 17:45, with a maximum of 15 shifts over four weeks. Applicants need the right to work in the UK and must pass additional vetting and security checks.

What the job involves

• Provide evidence-based care to a caseload of patients, shaping care around their feedback
• Deliver a programme of psychosocial interventions
• Give information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood-borne viruses and safe sex
• Assess patients' needs and risks, working with the team
• Deliver non-judgemental care one to one and through group work
• Support the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care across healthcare centres, wings and house blocks
• Work to the Health in Justice competency framework, policies and procedures, always considering safeguarding
• Build strong links with teams, partners and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of structured psychosocial interventions
• Experience working within a substance misuse multidisciplinary framework covering housing, social care, healthcare and mental health pathways

Skills & knowledge

• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

What’s offered

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Support from the wider team