Support Worker

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to join the Integrated Substance Misuse Service at HMP Portland as a Support Worker.

Support Worker
Ref: 50.21
Based: HMP Portland
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (to include some weekend working)
Salary: £17,852 - £18,872 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent

In this role you’ll work as part of a wider team within the prison supporting individuals with their drug and alcohol misuse issues. You’ll have the chance to learn and develop, and will be given all the support you need to build your career in substance misuse.

As a Support Worker in this team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing basic recovery focused psychosocial support
• Providing individuals with important health and harm reduction information and advice
• Working with clinical teams to monitor and observe individuals during the administration of their medications
• Contributing to the continuity of care through effective liaison with partnership agencies
• Undertaking key administrative tasks including the collection and inputting of data onto information systems

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Support Worker who:

• Has experience working in a similar role or environment
• Has some knowledge 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
• Has a genuine interest in the understanding of substance misuse problems and a positive recovery focused attitude

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. We’re passionate about supporting individuals who face complex issues, including substance misuse, mental ill health, and other harmful, addictive and offending behaviour, to improve their lives. The fundamental belief underpinning our work is that, given the right support and resources, people can and do make remarkable changes.

What we can offer

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 Tuesday 22^nd June 2021.
Interviews to be held 30^th June 2021.
Please ensure that you quote reference number 50.21 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.