Substance Use Practitioner
The Guardian

Woodbridge, Suffolk
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
Substance Use Practitioner A rewarding role with the opportunity to help our client support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. They’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst their incredible and collaborative team. Service Area: Norfolk & Suffolk Services Status: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Total Salary Pro-Rata: £24,637 Closing Date: 08/02/2026 Our client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in psychosocial treatment for substance use. Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. Our client is seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to residents. The Role As a Substance use Practitioner, you will support men at a male prison to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. You will work with those accessing our client’s service delivering 121 interventions, group work and working closely with others involved in their care to ensure all their needs are met to support recovery. About You To join our client as a Substance Use Practitioner, it would be advantageous to have: - Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field - Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service - Ev



