Substance Use practitioner

The Role

As a Substance Use Practitioner you will be providing harm reduction to those with substance use issues and supporting their recovery through relapse prevention and care planning. You will also act as an advocate for these service users, signposting and referring to the necessary agencies in order to support them in their recovery holistically.

• Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field.
• Committed to patient care and first‑class service provision.
• 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.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and familiar with database management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of complex issues and health priorities 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.

This role will be Monday – Friday (every other Friday off) with occasional Saturday working as part of a rota.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

• Salary starting at £29,383.65 (inclusive inner London weighting), with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £31,085.65.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (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.
• 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 among our incredible and collaborative team.

This post will be subject to HMPS security clearance and Home Office Counter‑Terrorism Clearance as well. Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co‑ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Use Recovery Worker.

This is a live advert. If a successful person is recruited before the closing date, unsuccessful applicants will be notified.