Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health team at Gatwick IRC, an Immigration Removal Centre located in London.
Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre is a centre for detainees that are either waiting for deported or be released.
Hours
Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £30684 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Support Worker your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team.
- Be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times.
- Contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team, ensuring that each and every patient is treated with care, respect and dignity.
- The post holder will provide assistance with delivery of mental healthcare needs, within the Healthcare Department. You will; Provide a holistic and individualised approach to care and improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services and promoting recovery.
- You will provide evidence based interventions within the Practice Plus Group health care wellbeing model.
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:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 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 we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
- Willingness to undertake training in mental health awareness, suicide, self harm and ACCT procedures as well as health promotion and screening.
- Previous experience as a mental health support worker.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure 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 youDetails
Date posted
23 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,586 to £30,684 a year Up to £30,684 (depending on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11884-1
Job locations
Brook House
Perimeter Road South
Gatwick
Surrey
RH6 0PQ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Brook House
Perimeter Road South
Gatwick
Surrey
RH6 0PQ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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