Mental Health Social Worker

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for their team at HMP Belmarsh in London. The ideal candidate will carry out comprehensive assessments and develop treatment options for patients with complex mental health needs. This role includes a competitive salary of up to £53,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered as a social worker and evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience with complex mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop treatment options.
• Manage a case load of patients with complex needs.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication.

Skills

Experience working face-to-face with patients who have complex mental health conditions

Experience in psychosocial interventions

Awareness of substance misuse

Education

SWE registered social worker

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category‑A prison located in London.

Hours

Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:00, with flexibility required for 12‑hour shifts.

Salary

Up to £53,000, depending on experience.

How We Support You

• Bespoke induction and our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Main Duties

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review care plans, and develop treatment options.
• Assess patients’ health needs, conduct risk assessments and use sound clinical knowledge.
• Provide advice, support and information while managing a case load of patients.
• Deliver non‑judgmental care that makes a real difference.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required.
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders to inspire excellence.

Additional Support

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Qualifications Required

• SWE registered social worker
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience working face‑to‑face with patients who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience in psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse

Candidate requirements: Legal right to work in the UK, subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London
SE28 0EB