Substance Misuse Support Worker

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

About The Role

Support Worker – HMP Wymott
Salary - £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join our growing service at HMP Wymott. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multi‑disciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

We are looking for someone with substance misuse experience and knowledge of current issues within the pathway.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)


• Supporting the Substance Misuse Nurse with all aspects of care


• Working 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

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within a substance misuse role


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


• Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential


• Knowledge of substance misuse / mental health issues


• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care


• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast‑paced environment

About HMP Wymott

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Working Pattern

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00.

Important Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK


• All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role