Substance Misuse Recovery Worker in Doncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£29,264 to £33,510 a year up to £33,510 dependent on experience
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ALCOHOL CASELOAD FAMILY HMP MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS PENSION
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Job description
Daytime, school‑friendly hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) — balances work and family life.
Pay up to £33,510 plus pension and 25–28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Bespoke induction, Learning Management System and clear regional/national progression.
Work for Practice Plus Group — the UK’s leading independent provider in justice healthcare.
Manageable caseload (~40) and focused group work (8–10), allowing meaningful patient contact.
Wellbeing support including 24/7 employee assistance, staff discounts and financial help.
Based at HMP Hatfield & The Lakes (Doncaster, DN7) with Practice Plus Group, this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role is a full-time, daytime position (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00) with a salary up to £33,510 depending on experience. You will work across two sites, mainly Hatfield Lakes, managing a caseload of about 40 patients, delivering group sessions (8–10 people), carrying out risk assessments with prison staff and security, and providing harm‑reduction, relapse‑prevention and SMART training while preparing people for release. The role demands independent diary management, reliable safeguarding practice and successful security vetting.
This vacancy suits experienced recovery workers or compassionate carers seeking stable, school‑friendly hours and clear development routes. Practice Plus Group offers a bespoke induction, access to a Learning Management System, regional and national career opportunities, pension, 25–28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, wellbeing benefits and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline. The role gives hands‑on recovery work in a structured, supportive environment and is listed on jobsincare.com. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert.
This vacancy suits experienced recovery workers or compassionate carers seeking stable, school‑friendly hours and clear development routes. Practice Plus Group offers a bespoke induction, access to a Learning Management System, regional and national career opportunities, pension, 25–28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, wellbeing benefits and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline. The role gives hands‑on recovery work in a structured, supportive environment and is listed on jobsincare.com. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert.
Daytime, school‑friendly hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) — balances work and family life.
Pay up to £33,510 plus pension and 25–28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Bespoke induction, Learning Management System and clear regional/national progression.
Work for Practice Plus Group — the UK’s leading independent provider in justice healthcare.
Manageable caseload (~40) and focused group work (8–10), allowing meaningful patient contact.
Wellbeing support including 24/7 employee assistance, staff discounts and financial help.
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Daytime, school‑friendly hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00) — balances work and family life.; Pay up to £33,510 plus pension and 25–28 days annual leave + bank holidays.; Bespoke induction, Learning Management System and clear regional/national progression.; Work for Practice Plus Group — the UK’s leading independent provider in justice healthcare.; Manageable caseload (~40) and focused group work (8–10), allowing meaningful patient contact.; Wellbeing support including 24/7 employee assistance, staff discounts and financial help.
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