Practice Plus Group
Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
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Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
Substance Misuse Recovery Worker – HMP YOI Doncaster
About the Role – UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIVE
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Join our team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a Category B remand prison in the heart of Doncaster city centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, working within our healthcare team to empower individuals formulated for change. Your work will focus on promoting health and well-being through substance misuse and alcohol recovery, making a tangible difference in patients' lives.
Key Details
Hours & Support
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:00pm)
- Competitive salary: Up to £33,510 per annum
- Bespoke support: Including our Introducing Health in Justice training, competency frameworks, and career development opportunities via our Learning Management System
Select candidates must have the right to work in the UK with additional security vetting and checks.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will be varied and critical to patient recovery. Key duties include:
- Managing a caseload of psychosocial patients, addressing:
- Substance misuse
- Mental health challenges
- Trauma and complex needs
- Supporting new receptions (intakes), conducting assessments and triaging urgent cases
- Delivering health education, including:
- Overdose awareness and harm reduction strategies
- Motivation to change sessions
- Relapse prevention and wellbeing workshops
- SMART Recovery programs
- Facilitating peer-led recovery groups
- Offering comprehensive information on:
- Substance use disorders
- Alcohol cessation
- Smoking cessation
- Blood-borne viruses & safe sex practices
- Supporting patients during preparation for release and transfers
- Collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), encompassing:
- Prison-based support staff
- Probation services
- External drug and alcohol services
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Careers & Growth
We provide career development insights to ensure you can:
- Upskill through internal and external training programs
- Access promotions or new opportunities aligned with your goals
Rewards & Benefits
We invest in our staff to ensure long-term success:
✔ Pension scheme – Secure your future ✔ 25 days of annual leave (augmenting to 28 days after 3+ years) ✔ Public bank holidays included ✔ Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits ✔ Discounts on shopping and leisure ✔ Support for ** Continuous Professional Development** ✔ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
What We Look For
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group operates across 53 prisons, YOI facilities, and immigration centres nationwide. We provide continuity of care to 40,000+ patients burglarising set healthcare specialities by valuing principles of equality and inclusivity.
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Core Values Driving Our Mission:
- "Care as if you’ve never met me before"
- Act with integrity
- Embrace diversity and difference
- Do our best together
Requirements for Substance Misuse Recovery Worker:
- Proven experience in substance misuse, ideally within:
- Prison or secure environments
- A structured recovery worker / practitioner role
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge of:
- Housing, social care, healthcare, and mental health pathways
- Experience managing a caseload of high-needs clients
- Flexibility, resilience, and exceptional communication skills
- Strong connection with the NHS, prison, and community sectors
We’re always seeking committed, compassionate professionals who want to:
- administer unique and patient-focused care in challenging settings
- learn and adapt in a dynamic environment where no day goes by without inspiration
- be part of a team prioritising remission and wellness
Consider joining us – help shape futures one breakthrough at a time.
Note: Due to the nature of the role, security clearance and General Practitioner checks are mandatory.
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