Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder - HMP Berwyn
Harmonia Careers
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Wrexham
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 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 have attracted a prison sentence. The client group includes people with adverse childhood experiences, people with head injuries, people with learning disability, people with mental health needs and people with ASD type presentations. 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:
In Return We Can Offer You:
About Us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-HMP-ACS007-1025
Job locations
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Job Description
Job 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.
Job Description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
We have an exciting opportunity for 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 have attracted a prison sentence. The client group includes people with adverse childhood experiences, people with head injuries, people with learning disability, people with mental health needs and people with ASD type presentations. 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
- Be involved in the development of the service
- Enjoy flexible working 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 including bank holidays
- Have current knowledge of substance misuse issues, experience of case managing and be able to develop / deliver group interventions
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
About Us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-HMP-ACS007-1025
Job locations
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Job Description
Job 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.
Job Description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current knowledge of substance misuse issues
- Degree level qualification or substantial equivalent experience in substance misuse services
- Recognised qualification in delivery of psychotherapeutic interventions.
Essential
- Experience working in substance misuse or with offenders
- Case management experience
- Experience of using clinical information systems
Essential
- Experience working in substance misuse or with offenders
- Case management experience
- Experience of using clinical information systems
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
HMP Berwyn
Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9QE
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
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