Substance Misuse Recovery Support Worker – HMP Gartree
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Inclusion Services is recruiting a Substance Misuse Recovery Support Worker to join its Inclusion Substance Misuse Team at HMP Gartree, Leicestershire.
The permanent Band 4 position involves supporting people experiencing substance misuse difficulties through recovery-focused interventions, including one-to-one support and groupwork programmes.
Job Details
- Job title: Substance Misuse Recovery Support Worker
- Employer: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Inclusion Services
- Location: HMP Gartree, Leicestershire
- Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per year
- NHS Band: Band 4
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
- Job reference: 301-IT-26-8220123-A
- Closing date: 9 October 2026 at 23:59
Visa Sponsorship – Important
This role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.
The employer states that applications may be withdrawn where the applicant requires sponsorship to undertake the role.
Applicants who need Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should therefore carefully consider this eligibility requirement before applying.
About the Role
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will work within an established substance misuse service at HMP Gartree.
You will support service users with their recovery plans by delivering evidence-based interventions in both group and one-to-one settings.
The role includes managing a caseload, providing psychosocial support and contributing to recovery-focused interventions. You will also work closely with clinical prescribing services and other professionals in a multidisciplinary and custodial environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Organising and facilitating substance misuse groupwork programmes within the establishment.
- Accepting referrals, assessing needs and prioritising service users for group interventions.
- Providing harm reduction information and support relating to safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, hepatitis A, B and C, and other blood-borne infections.
- Managing an appropriate caseload and undertaking key-worker responsibilities.
- Completing comprehensive assessments when required.
- Working with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and review care packages and care plans.
- Managing onward referrals where appropriate.
- Supporting service-user involvement and contributing to service-user projects.
- Helping to recruit, manage, supervise and train recovery champions and mentors.
- Supporting the development of the lived-experience network.
- Working with relevant professionals to address safeguarding and mental health needs.
- Maintaining accurate case notes and reports.
- Supporting the Under the Influence Pathway.
- Delivering low-, medium- and high-intensity interventions according to individual needs.
Who They Are Looking For
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of working within a health and social care setting.
- A qualification in a health and social care-related area.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to supporting people through recovery and achieving positive outcomes.
- Effective communication skills when working with service users and professional colleagues.
Working Environment
The position is based within the custodial environment of HMP Gartree and forms part of Inclusion’s substance misuse services.
You will work alongside healthcare, clinical and other professional teams to provide an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service.
Training and Development
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust states that it provides opportunities for staff development, including in-house training, coaching and wellbeing support.
Inclusion delivers services across several regions of England, supporting people, families and communities affected by addiction, crime, mental health and sexual health needs.
Applicant Requirements
The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2020.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will therefore be required as part of the recruitment process.
Application and Selection Process
Applications must be submitted online through the employer’s application system.
The employer states that CVs are not accepted and applications will only be considered when submitted through the designated application website.
Applicants should also note that the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
For informal enquiries, applicants can contact Rachael Burley, East Midlands Cluster Manager, using the contact details provided on the original vacancy.
Closing Date
9 October 2026 at 23:59
The vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online through the official recruitment system.
Source: HealthJobsUK / Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Inclusion Services.