Substance Use Practitioner

Phoenix Futures; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in substance recovery is seeking a Substance Use Practitioner to support men at HMP Bure in their recovery journey. The role involves working with a skilled team to deliver tailored interventions and provide compassionate support. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care, effective communication skills, and a desire to make a difference. Salary starts at £24,637 per year with opportunities for annual increments and additional perks.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Potential yearly salary increments

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health and social care or similar fields.
• Ability to network for client benefit.
• Proficient in using databases.

Responsibilities

• Support men at HMP Bure to reach their recovery goals.
• Provide tailored interventions and recovery approaches.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver effective services.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Substance Use Practitioner

Phoenix Futures

• Location: Coltishall, Norfolk
• Salary: £24,637 per year
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 5 hours ago

A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. We\'ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

Service Area

Norfolk & Suffolk Services

Town

Coltishall

Status

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent

Total Salary Pro-Rata

£24,637

Posted Date

19/09/2025

Closing Date

05/10/2025

Vacancy Reference Number

3963

Phoenix Futures at HMP Bure have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in our busy psychosocial service for substance use. Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.

The Role

As a Substance Use Practitioner, you will support men at HMP Bure to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.

About You

To join us as a Substance Use Practitioner at HMP Bure, it would be advantageous to have:

• Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field.
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service.
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills.
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have an understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody.
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support.

Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Use Recovery Worker.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Invites to interview will be sent from a justice.gov.uk email address, and may end up in your junk email, so please do check this when waiting for a response.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

So, if you\'re seeking your next challenge as a Substance Use Practitioner, please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• 25 days\' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata).
• Starting salary of £24,637 per annum, pro rata, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance.
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities.
• Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years\' experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, with our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support being the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.