Support Worker
We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly Integrated Substance Misuse Service at HMP Portland.
Support Worker
Ref: 88.20
Based: HMP Portland
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (to include some weekend working)
Salary: £17,675 - £18,685 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
As a Support Worker in this team, you’ll have an important role to play working as part of a wider team within the prison, helping individuals with their drug and alcohol misuse issues.
Key responsibilities will include
- Delivering basic levels of recovery focused psychosocial support
- Providing individuals with important health and harm reduction information and advice
- Contributing to the continuity of care through effective liaison with partnership agencies
- Undertaking key administrative tasks including the collection and inputting of data and using information systems
- Working with clinical teams to monitor and observe individuals during the administration of their medications
We’re looking for someone who
- Has knowledge and understanding of substance misuse problems
- Is able to develop constructive therapeutic alliances with service users whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Is an effective communicator, comfortable with conveying key information in writing and verbally
- Is proficient with administration and IT, particularly using databases
- Has experience of managing their time, workload and priorities
Whilst not essential, previous experience of working within a similar recovery orientated environment and/or as part of multi-disciplinary team in a social or health care environment would be a distinct advantage. This could include experience of administering drug and alcohol tests, working with people with drug and alcohol problems, assessment and individual care planning, and/or involvement in delivering a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions in 1:1 and group-work settings.
About EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a thriving charity providing services across Devon and Dorset, in the community and within prisons. We offer a number of dynamic and innovative initiatives which work alongside people to improve their wellbeing, social connections and employability.
EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 with length of service)
- Spot salary system offering you the chance to progress annually
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Life assurance benefit scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Care Vouchers
- Training and development opportunities
Closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 9th December 2020.
Remote interviews to be held 17th December 2020.
Please ensure that you quote reference number 88.20 on your application.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and application form.
EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting - details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.
No agencies please.