Interim Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse )

Interim Band 5 Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse) NHS Organisation | Prison Drug & Alcohol Service | 12 weeks initially (option to extend) We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit a Band 5 Recovery Worker to support a specialist drug and alcohol service within a Prison setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, working with individuals experiencing substance misuse, particularly opiate dependency, within a structured and recovery-focused environment. Prison Clearance is essential for this role as the role will start ASAP this must be in place PRIOR to submission. Key Responsibilities · Manage a full caseload of service users as a named key worker, supporting their recovery journey · Carry out comprehensive assessments, develop care plans and coordinate onward referrals · Deliver psycho-social interventions, including CBT-informed, solution-focused and motivational approaches · Provide harm reduction advice and education, including safer drug use, safer sex and blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis A, B & C) · Support individuals prescribed Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) and other treatment pathways · Assist nurse prescribers during prescribing clinics and coordinate appointments and care · Facilitate and deliver group work interventions to support engagement and recovery · Deliver or support needle exchange services and wider harm minimisation initiatives · Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies to meet safeguarding and mental health needs · Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and support service user involvement throughout care Essential Requirements · Prison Clearance · Proven experience working within a substance misuse/drug & alcohol service, particularly with opiate dependency · Experience working within a structured treatment system, including OST pathways · Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and interventions · Experience managing a caseload and delivering structured interventions · Ability to carry out assessments, risk management and recovery planning · Confident delivering psycho-social interventions and group work · Excellent communication skills and ability to engage hard-to-reach or complex clients · Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment If you are an experienced Recovery Worker looking for your next interim opportunity within a specialised setting, we would love to hear from you