Substance Use Practitioner

Posted 4 hours 44 minutes ago by WEBRECRUIT

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Job Description

Substance Use Practitioner

Location: Norfolk & Suffolk

Status: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Total Salary: Pro-Rata £24,250

Closing Date: 28/02/2025

Our client is working with an institution within the prison system and has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work 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. Our client is seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to residents.

As a Substance Use Practitioner, you will support men at the institution 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.

Please note, our client will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should they find sufficient applicants with which to make their shortlist. As such, they would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Your Rewards

- 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)

- Opportunity for incremental pay increase via yearly appraisal up to £28,000

- 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 a dedicated learning management system

- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access

Our client will ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst their incredible and collaborative team.

About The Organisation

Our client is a charity that specialises in drug and alcohol treatment. Their values are what define them and ensure they work to the highest standards. They believe in being the best, they are enthusiastic about recovery, they value their history and use it to inform their future.

They provide a diverse range of services, including psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain recovery. At their core, they support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

Our client encourages and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people they support are represented. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and they ensure equity of opportunity.

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