Substance Use Practitioner

Phoenix Futures; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site gym

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Phoenix Futures Group is recruiting a Substance Use Practitioner for HMP Wayland, delivering psychosocial interventions and a full range of group work to clients in custody. You will train across service delivery, collaborate with community partners and other agencies, and benefit from on-site parking and gym access.

We value diverse backgrounds and welcome applicants with lived experience. Prior health and social care experience is helpful and you will join a committed team delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care or related field.
• Evidence of effective partnership building and networking.
• Able to manage a busy caseload and stay organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word; familiar with databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand complex issues faced by people entering custody.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial interventions 1-1 and in groups tailored to client needs.
• Train in all aspects of service delivery and participate in recovery programmes.
• Work with community drug and alcohol agencies and prison services.
• Visit other agencies, both prison and community based, as required.

Skills

Health & social care experience

Partnership working

Caseload management

Outlook & Word

Database management systems

Excellent communication

Custody issues understanding

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Database management

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Substance use Practitioner for our busy Drug and Alcohol Service based at HMP Wayland near Thetford. Hours of work are 08.00-16.30 Monday-Thursday Friday 08.00-13.30 37.5 hours per week.

About the Role

Phoenix Futures at HMP Wayland have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance misuse.

As a member of the Drug and Alcohol Team at HMP Wayland you will deliver psychosocial interventions in the form of 1-1 structured work and deliver a comprehensive range of group work specifically tailored to the needs of your clients. You will have the opportunity to train in all aspects of service delivery. At HMP Wayland we have a Recovery wing which is a full-time programme of psychosocial interventions. We have a specific programme tailored for clinical clients. You will be working closely with community drug and alcohol agencies and other agencies in the establishment. You will have the opportunity to visit other agencies both prison and community based. You will have access to free parking and access to a gym on site.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Support Workers 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 the people that use our services.

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

About You

• Relevant experience of workingin health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health oranother comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of theclient and service.
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Wordand befamiliar withdatabase management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written andverbal
• Understand 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 roleRecovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Misuse 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.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Substance misuse practitioner please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £26,298 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• 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.
• A rewarding role with the opportunity tohelp us support people ontheir journey to recoveryand change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and findyour place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with 60 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, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is 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.

Interview Process

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. There will also be a short aptitude test in the form of a 10-minute presentation of which you will be provided the details of in advance. There will be 2 members on the interview panel. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

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