Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our Substance Misuse team at Gatwick IRC, an Immigration Removal Centre located at Gatwick.

Gatwick IRC is a detention centre on the grounds of Gatwick Airport. The role supports the wider healthcare team as a Healthcare Assistant within the Substance Misuse Team.

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days a week, any two days from Monday – Friday).

Salary: Part‑time, up to £29,000 per annum FTE, pro‑rated for part‑time hours.

• Work with team members to assess patient needs and risks.
• Provide evidence‑based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients, listening to and acting on their feedback.
• Deliver a programme of psychosocial interventions and advise on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood‑borne viruses and safe sex practices.
• Provide non‑judgemental one‑to‑one care and group support, assisting nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care settings.
• Apply the HiJ competency framework, following policies, procedures and safeguarding practice.

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework and regional or national career development opportunities.
• Access to a bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.

• Evidence of CPD.
• Relevant degree/qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in structured psychosocial interventions.
• Experience working within a substance misuse multi‑disciplinary framework, including housing, social care, healthcare and mental health pathways.
• Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Candidate requirements: Legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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