Substance use practitioner

We have two vacancies for Substance use practitioners based at HMP Wayland near Thetford in Norfolk

We are a busy service where no two days are the same. We will provide you all the relevant training and support you will need to fulfil your role. 

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in all aspects of your role. 

Substance use Practitioner Full Time Permanent contract

Phoenix Futures at HMP Wayland have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance use.

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Support Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. 

We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.

Hours of work are Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 16.30 and Friday 08.00-13.30 37.5 hours per week.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

Substance use Practitioner

As a Substance use practitioner, you will support people at HMP Wayland to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. 

You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.

About You

To join us as a Substance use practitioner at HMP Wayland, you will need: 

• 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
• Understand 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.

Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance use Recovery Worker.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Substance use practitioner please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £26,298 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• 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.
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

The Service

As a member of the Drug and Alcohol Team at HMP Wayland you will deliver psychosocial interventions in the form of 1-1 structured work and deliver a comprehensive range of group work specifically tailored to the needs of your clients.   

You will have the opportunity to train in all aspects of service delivery.  At HMP Wayland we have a Recovery wing which is a full-time programme of psychosocial interventions.  

We have a specific programme tailored for clinical clients.  

You will be working closely with community drug and alcohol agencies and other agencies in the establishment. 

 You will have the opportunity to visit other agencies both prison and community based. You will have access to free parking and access to a gym on site.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families, and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.