Substance Use Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme and life assurance

Sick pay

Eye-care vouchers

Wellbeing talks and activities

Career development via PXL LMS

Job summary

Phoenix Futures in HMP Hollesley Bay is seeking a Substance Use Practitioner to deliver one-to-one interventions and group work for men in custody, supporting recovery from substance use within a custodial setting. You will work closely with other care team members to ensure needs are met, tailor recovery approaches, and help clients work toward their goals.

Experience in health or social care is desirable, with strong communication skills and an ability to manage a busy caseload in a

Qualifications

• Health or social care experience desirable
• Evidence of partnership working and networking for clients
• Experience managing a busy caseload or tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of custody-related issues
• Determination, drive to succeed and willingness to learn
• Passion for making a real difference to clients' lives

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one interventions for men in custody
• Deliver group work as part of tailored recovery approaches
• Liaise with other care team members to meet each man's needs
• Support men to reach their goals and change their lives

Skills

One-to-one work

Group work

Communication skills

Outlook

Word

Database systems

Tools

Database systems

Job description

This Substance Use Practitioner post with Phoenix Futures sits at HMP Hollesley Bay, a prison, supporting men in custody with recovery from substance use. The work centres on one-to-one interventions and group work, with close liaison with others involved in each man's care. The role is set in a custodial setting, with tailored recovery approaches and a team focused on psychosocial treatment. Previous experience is desirable rather than essential.

What the job involves

• Deliver one-to-one interventions for men accessing the service
• Deliver group work as part of tailored interventions and recovery approaches
• Work closely with others involved in each man's care to ensure all their needs are met
• Support men to reach their goals and change their lives for the better

Nice to have

• Relevant health or social care experience, ideally in substance use, mental health or a comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and networking for the benefit of clients and the service
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks, with strong organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, and familiarity with database management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the complex issues presented by people entering custody
• Determination, drive to succeed and willingness to learn
• Passion for making a real difference to the lives of people supported

What's offered

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata)
• Season ticket loan
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Occupational sick pay
• Eye-care vouchers
• Regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via the PXL learning management system
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme by telephone and online