Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Location: Cheshire Salary: £23,200 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 19th June 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in substance misuse recovery within a structured traineeship at HMP Stoke Heath, Market Drayton. This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers the chance to develop hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification (subject to criteria), supported throughout by experienced practitioners. You ll be embedded within a supportive team, shadowing a member of staff and receiving tailored guidance, supervision, and regular reviews to help you build confidence and competence in the role. A key part of the traineeship also includes undertaking compulsory therapy alongside your professional development. This is a balance of practical learning and study, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a qualified recovery worker role. What you ll be doing: Managing and planning a caseload with support and supervision Carrying out initial, risk, and comprehensive assessments to guide treatment and interventions Delivering 1:1 sessions and supporting group work/programme facilitation Co-facilitating structured recovery programmes Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners Supporting recovery planning and throughcare for service users Assisting clients to access clinical and recovery-focused interventions Recording and ..... full job details .....