Support Worker (Substance Misuse)

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

About The Role

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

• 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