Part Time Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our Substance Misuse team at Gatwick IRC, a immigration removal centre located in Gatwick.
Hours
The site currently offers 2 shifts per week but alternate weekends and flexible working days.
This position is part-time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £30,684 pro rata per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* 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 on a permanent basis, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Work with other members of the team to assess the needs of patients and assess risks accordingly. You will provide outstanding evidence-based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback to ensure that care is personalized and informed by what matters to them.
* Provide a program of psychosocial interventions, along with information and advice on substance misuse related concerns.
* Have opportunities to become a SMART recovery facilitator.
* Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
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 doesn’t stop there we also offer:
* 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
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK’s 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 Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications and Experience
* NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care - desired.
* You will have experience of working within the substance misuse multi-disciplinary framework that includes housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways.
* You’ll also have a flexible approach to working within a team that encourages new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £30,684 a year (up to £30,684 pro rata depending on experience)
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