Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - HMP Wandsworth, London - £23,500 per Annum

Permanent, Full Time

Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Substance Misuse professional to join their service at HMP Wandsworth.

The Role:

Working in a busy, successful team of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners and Health Professionals you will be supporting offenders with addiction issues and complex needs, including those serving long term sentences.

You will manage a caseload of clients, run workshops, both CBT and 12-Step based, and refer to their partner organisations ensuring that the client’s needs are fully met.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social or equivalent, experience and knowledge of supporting clients with substance misuse issues, a good understanding of recovery and the criminal justice system.

They offer an excellent benefits package including work-related clinical supervision allowance, Simply Health coverage, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme. They also support their employees to achieve both professional and personal development.

They are committed to equality of opportunity. They select candidates based on their abilities and skills and nothing else. They are dedicated to enhancing the diverse profile of their organisation to reflect the communities within which they work.

To Apply:

You will need to fill in an application form with a supporting statement on the company website. Once you submit via the apply button below you will be sent by email a link to the direct page where you can apply, and view the Job Description.

You will also need to complete a supporting statement that lists clear examples which demonstrate your competencies in relation to the person specification and being the right candidate for the role.

They are unable to accept CV’s.

Closing date for applications: 27/10/2017 (10:00)