Support Worker (Substance Misuse)

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice; Croft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with 1

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Professional development opportunities

Strong career prospects

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice is seeking a Substance Misuse Support Worker for HMP Risley. The role involves clinical duties across clinics, reception screening, and coordination with nurses, GPs and the wider healthcare team. Salary ranges £25,557–£29,723 per year.

The post requires right to work in the UK, and offers enhanced vetting due to security requirements. Benefits include pension, 25–28 days leave, wellbeing perks, and career development.

Qualifications

• 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 fastpaced environment

Responsibilities

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and elevate concerns appropriately
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Knowledge of current issues in pathway

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Substance Misuse Support Workerto join our growing service at HMP Risley. HMP Risley is a Category C male prison in Warrington, with capacity of around 1,100. HMP Risley exclusively houses persons convicted of a sexual offence (PCSO). Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary 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. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Working Pattern

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

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

Main duties of the job

This is a clinical role, and duties include:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
• Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, including completion and interpretation of NEWS2 scores, and elevate concerns appropriately
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

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

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

What Were 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 fastpaced environment

ecure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Risley

Warrington Road

Croft

Warrington

WA3 6BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

£25,557 to £29,723 a year£25,557 - £29,723 per annum