Substance Misuse Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Phoenix Futures Full time

**Substance Misuse Practitioner - HMP Altcourse**

**Full-time, Permanent**

**£23,000 per annum**
- Service Area
- Wirral Services
- Geographical Location
- Liverpool
- Status
- Full-time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Total Salary Pro-Rata
- £23,000
- Posted Date
- 19/02/2024
- Closing Date
- 04/03/2024
- Vacancy Reference Number
- 3181
- Documents
- Phoenix Futures - Substance Misuse Practitioner Role Profile - 2023.docx

Phoenix Futures at HMP Altcourse have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance misuse.

As a Substance Misuse Practitioner, you will support men at HMP Altcourse to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. HMP Altcourse is a Category B local prison, and this unique setting is both rewarding and challenging, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference.

You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.

**About You**

Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Substance Misuse Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, with a willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents. You will be:

- 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
- 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
- Understand complex issues presented by people entering custody

**Your Rewards**
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
- 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 PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- 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.

**About Phoenix Futures**

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, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is 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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