London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, West Sussex, England
RH11
Pay: Up to £30,684 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Role: Other Qualified Professional
Posted: 4 Dec 2024
Closes: 3 Jan 2025
Job Description
About The Role
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 Substance Misuse team at Gatwick IRC, an immigration removal centre located in Gatwick.
Hours: Currently Monday to Friday 07.30-15.30 (subject to change should a 7 day service be required at Gatwick IRC at a later date)
Salary: This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week and you'll receive an annual salary up to £30,684 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.
What you'll be doing:
As a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Work with other team members to assess the needs of patients and assess risks accordingly, providing outstanding evidence-based care to a caseload of psychosocial patients.
* Provide a programme 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.
What we'll look for in you:
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 embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
Minimum Requirements:
* NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care - desired
* Experience of working within the substance misuse multi-disciplinary framework, including housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways.
* 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr