Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join the team at HMP Preston, a busy Category B remain prison for males in Preston city centre.
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 part time time role, working 30 hours per week. You will work 4 days per week between Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £34,418 - £41,659 FTE dependent on experience. This will be pro rata'd to 30 hours. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates 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
#LI-AB1Main duties of the job
As our new Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Manage a caseload of psychosocial patients (around 30) with varying needs, including substance misuse, mental health, trauma etc
- Work with receptions (new patients entering the prison), triaging and carrying out assessments
- Deliver group sessions on overdose awareness, harm reduction, motivation to change, relapse prevention and wellbeing
- Deliver SMART sessions, Narcotics Anonymous, Inside Out etc
- Providing a programme of psychosocial interventions and comprehensive assessments, including SMART Recovery
- Provide information and advice on substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cession, blood borne viruses and safe sex practices
- Prepare patients for release and transfer
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
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The 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 experience of managing a caseload
- Have a flexible approach, and excellent communication skills
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.
Details
Date posted
27 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,418 to £41,659 a year £34,418 - £41,659 FTE dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
14630
Job locations
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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