UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the team at HMP Risley, a Category C male prison located near Warrington. HMP Risley offers a fast paced, unique rewarding environment to learn and develop. Join the Recovery Team and empower those whom wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well-being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8:30 am - 4:30pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 - £32,346 dependent on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checksMain duties of the jobAs our new Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
Delivering outstanding care to psychosocial patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback - ensuring that their care is personalised and tailored to the individual
Manage a caseload of patients with varying needs, including substance misuse, mental health, trauma etc
Providing a programme of psychosocial interventions and comprehensive assessments
Provide information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cession, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices
Prepare patients for release and transfer
Delivering care on a 1-1 basis as well as group sessions
Assisting the healthcare team across other pathways as needed, including second signing
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 doesnt stop there we also offer:
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
Excellent long-term career prospects
24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Our new Substance Misuse Recovery Worker will:
Have experience within Substance misuse, ideally a prison / secure environment, and ideally within a Recovery Worker / Practitioner role
Have experience of working within the substance misuse multi-disciplinary framework, which includes housing, social care, health care and mental health pathways
Have a flexible approach, and excellent communication skills
Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£28,247 to £32,346 a year £28,247 - £32,346 dependent on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12530Job locationsHMP RisleyWarrington RoadCroftWarringtonWA3 6BPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the team at HMP Risley, a Category C male prison located near Warrington. HMP Risley offers a fast paced, unique rewarding environment to learn and develop. Join the Recovery Team and empower those whom wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well-being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8:30 am - 4:30pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 - £32,346 dependent on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the team at HMP Risley, a Category C male prison located near Warrington. HMP Risley offers a fast paced, unique rewarding environment to learn and develop. Join the Recovery Team and empower those whom wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well-being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8:30 am - 4:30pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £28,247 - £32,346 dependent on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checksPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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