Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

A role within the Substance Misuse Healthcare Team at HMP Lewes, a category B prison located in Lewes.

About the Role

This position supports the Substance Misuse Healthcare Team within a busy local remand male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates. You will provide evidence-based care to a caseload of psycho‑social patients and deliver psycho‑social interventions, including substance misuse, alcohol, smoking cessation, blood‑borne viruses and safe sex practices.

Working Hours and Salary

Healthcare 7 days per week; work 5 days out of 7 on rotation, including weekends. Shifts are 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Sunday. This is a full‑time role with an annual salary up to £33,510.

Support and Development

• Bespoke induction including Introducing Health in Justice training.
• Competency framework and regional & national career development opportunities.
• Bespoke Learning Mana...