Prison Substance Misuse Support Specialist

Practice Plus Group; Wymott; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Substance Misuse Support Worker for HMP Wymott. You will support a range of clinical activities, assist in health checks, bloods, and urine drug testing, and work closely with the Substance Misuse Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires prior substance misuse experience, Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, and resilience to work in a secure, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse settings.
• Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Clinical skills such as blood draws are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Run and support healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks).
• Support the Substance Misuse Nurse with all aspects of care.
• Carry out basic health assessments and blood‑borne virus screening.
• Assist in urine drug testing.
• Support the Therapeutic Community wing and health promotion initiatives.
• Collaborate with nurses, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Bloods (venepuncture)

Education

Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Substance Misuse Support Worker for HMP Wymott. You will support a range of clinical activities, assist in health checks, bloods, and urine drug testing, and work closely with the Substance Misuse Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires prior substance misuse experience, Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, and resilience to work in a secure, fast-paced environment.