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.

Phoenix

Futures at HMP Altcourse have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in psychosocial treatment for substance use. Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Practitioners 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 our residents.

The Role

As a Substance Use Practitioner, you will support people at HMP Altcourse 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. You will work with those accessing our service delivering one-to-one interventions, group work and working closely with others involved in their care to ensure all their needs are met to support recovery.

About You To join us as a Substance use Practitioner at HMP Altcourse, it would be advantageous to have: 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





Have 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 Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance use Recovery Worker. Your Rewards 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)

You will be paid £26,298 annually

Advantages 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 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, with our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support being 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.

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