Substance Misuse Recovery Team Leader inLancaster inLancaster PUBLISHED MON 25 NOV 2024

£42,094 to £47,466 a year £42,094 - £47,466, depending on experience.  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance misuse issues.
Competitive salary range (£42,094 - £47,466) based on experience.
Full-time work schedule with consistent Monday to Friday hours (09:00 - 17:00), promoting work-life balance.
Comprehensive induction and training, including the Introducing Health in Justice course, ensuring you are well-prepared for your role.
Access to a wide range of career development opportunities, both regionally and nationally, for continuous professional growth.
Supportive work environment with access to a Learning Management System tailored to your learning needs.
Generous benefits including 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), company pension scheme, and various wellbeing activities.

Practice Plus Group is seeking a full-time Substance Misuse Recovery Team Leader at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C male prison near Lancaster. This role, created due to internal promotion, involves leading the Substance Misuse Recovery Team, managing the recovery service, and overseeing seven Recovery Workers. Key responsibilities include providing psychosocial treatment interventions and contributing to the prison's drug strategy while ensuring high-quality care for patients with substance misuse issues.

Hours and Salary:

  • Full-time position; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Salary range: £42,094 - £47,466, based on experience.

Support and Benefits:

  • Induction and training opportunities, including health in justice courses
  • Career development pathways
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service) plus public holidays
  • Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, and employment is subject to vetting and security checks.


 


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