Prison-Based Substance Misuse Support Worker

Practice Plus Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Support Worker to join their Substance Misuse team at HMP Preston. The role involves assisting the team in providing care to patients, conducting assessments, and delivering group therapy aimed at relapse prevention. This challenging yet rewarding position offers an annual salary ranging from £25,557 to £29,723, depending on experience, within a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Access to a Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in health care or social care roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the wider team in the Non-Clinical Substance Misuse Service.
• Deliver psychosocial based group sessions focusing on relapse prevention.
• Conduct initial assessments and triage for new patients.

Skills

Working with vulnerable populations

Communication skills

Ability to offer harm reduction advice

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Support Worker to join their Substance Misuse team at HMP Preston. The role involves assisting the team in providing care to patients, conducting assessments, and delivering group therapy aimed at relapse prevention. This challenging yet rewarding position offers an annual salary ranging from £25,557 to £29,723, depending on experience, within a supportive and dynamic work environment.