As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker your responsibilities will vary.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding evidence based care to a case load of psycho social patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
- You will provide a programme of psycho social interventions, along with information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cession, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices.
- Deliver non-judgemental care on a one to one basis and through group work, supporting the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks.
- Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and support each other to do a great job engaging with the process of reflection and supervision.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
- Evidence of CPD
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant degree/qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience in the provision of structured psycho social interventions
- Experience of working within the substance misuse multi-disciplinary frame work, that includes housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways
- Anon-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills and IT literacy
- Ability to work within a busy environment
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
Core Values
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
The site currently offers a part time position covering 18.75 hours per week. This will be over a 3/4 day period and covering a mixture of mornings and afternoons, This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £16,755 per annum
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Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in Lancaster employer: Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited
Join a supportive and dynamic team of Consultant Psychiatrists in the Yorkshire Region, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients across various secure settings. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth through regular supervision, bespoke training, and a commitment to continuous development, all while offering competitive salaries and flexible working hours. With access to employee assistance programmes and discounts on leisure activities, we prioritise your well-being and career advancement in a rewarding healthcare environment.
Contact Details:
Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
