Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

£29,264.00 to £33,510.00 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/03/2026

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our team here at HMP Thorn Cross.

HMP Thorn Cross is a Category D / open prison in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, housing around 430 males.

Join the Recovery Team and empower those who wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well‑being through recovery from drugs and alcohol.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care.

Hours:

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Workdays:
Monday-Friday, 8.00 - 4.00pm.

Salary:
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of between £29,264 – £33,510 per annum depending on experience.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course, Competency framework, Regional and national career development opportunities, Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs, Support from the wider team.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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