Prison Substance Misuse Support Worker - Healthcare Team

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

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join the HMP Wymott service. The role involves supporting clinics, health checks, and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a secure environment.

You will contribute to urine drug testing, health assessments, and supporting the Substance Misuse Nurse, with a Monday–Friday pattern 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in a substance misuse role.
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Clinical venepuncture skills desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and mental health issues.
• Resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care.
• Ability to work in a secure, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Run and support healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Support the Substance Misuse Nurse with all aspects of care
• Work in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and blood‑borne virus screening
• Assist in urine drug testing
• Support the wider non‑clinical team on our Therapeutic Community wing, co‑facilitating groups, and supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Venepuncture (bloods)

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join the HMP Wymott service. The role involves supporting clinics, health checks, and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a secure environment.

You will contribute to urine drug testing, health assessments, and supporting the Substance Misuse Nurse, with a Monday–Friday pattern 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00.