We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester. This role involves empowering individuals to make positive changes in their behaviour, promoting health and well‑being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. It is a crucial part of the healthcare team, delivering outstanding patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence‑based care to a caseload of psycho‑social patients, listening to their feedback and tailoring care to what matters most to them.
- Deliver psycho‑social interventions and offer information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol use, smoking cessation, blood‑borne viruses, and safe sex practices.
- Provide non‑judgemental care on a one‑to‑one basis and through group work, supporting nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within healthcare centres, wings and house blocks.
- Work within the HiJ competency framework, following policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
Qualifications
- Evidence of CPD.
- Relevant degree or qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience in delivering structured psycho‑social interventions.
- Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary substance misuse framework that includes housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways.
- A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good IT skills and literacy.
Working Conditions
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00.
- Full‑time position.
- Annual salary up to £33,510 per annum.
- Legal right to work in the UK is required; offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
Benefits & Support
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
- Competency framework with regional and national career development opportunities.
- Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs.
- Support from the wider team.
