Trainee Substance Use Practitioner - Erewash

We have an exciting opportunity at Derbyshire Recovery Partnership for someone who is passionate about beginning a career in the substance use sector. As a Trainee drug an alcohol worker, the role will involve developing the skill set, knowledge and competencies to become a Substance Use Practitioner, via a mixture of training, coaching and practice- based learning. This role will be based at our Erewash House office in Ilkeston, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Our Trainee roles are fixed term positions for 6 months and at the end of the 6 months there are opportunities to apply for a Substance Use Practitioner role. The role is based in a busy community drug and alcohol service. It will involve developing the skills to offer a range of harm reduction interventions, assessment, risk management and recovery focussed interventions to support our clients attain improved health outcomes and achieve their personalised treatment goals.

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years' experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

• Opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £27,500 (pro rata)
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We'll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.