Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder - HMP Berwyn

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder based at HMP Berwyn in North Wales.

Substance Misuse in the prison setting is a specialist role working with people who are serving a prison sentence. The client group is varied as each individual’s personal history, and health status is different. The caseload is stimulating and complex, with no two days being the same.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Substance Misuse Caseload Holders who are keen to work in this fast paced environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will:

• -       Focus on the substance misuse needs of the client group while holding a caseload of your own patients
• -       Promote recovery and reduce the likelihood of reoffending
• -       Be part of a team offering you a wide selection of opportunities to peer work
• -       Enjoy work that is responsive to the environment including undertaking duties which are new to substance misuse (full training will be given)
• -       Be able to work across a 7 day shift pattern
• -       Have current knowledge of substance misuse issues, experience of case managing and be able to develop / deliver group interventions

The successful candidate(s) will have proven experience of working with behavioural change, they will demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to formulate an understanding of clients with complex needs.

In return we can offer you:

• -       Training and development so that you can excel in your role
• -       Access to national and local partner agencies for networking
• -       Management and clinical supervision
• -       A workplace mentor to support you in developing your skills

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of enhanced DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.