Substance Use Practitioner

• Support men at HMP Warren Hill to reach their goals and change their lives for the better
• Part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches
• Work with those accessing our service, delivering 121 interventions, group work and working closely with others involved in their care to ensure all their needs are met to support recovery

• Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• An understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

Previous experience is desirable, however, not essential

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
• Benefits, including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme, including telephone and online access