Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Coordinator to join the team at HMP Leeds, a busy category B prison located in Leeds Centre.
This is a crucial role within the mental health team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within mental health. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients! This role would be ideal for a mental health care assistant / support worker looking for the next step in their career! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Salary: This position is full time ,youll receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 per annum - 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 our new Wellbeing Coordinator, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Run psychosocial groups and 1-1s, working with male patients who have been referred into the mental health service
- Working closely with the wider mental health team of 19
- Carry out clinical duties - venepuncture, screenings, ECGs etc
- Deliver low level interventions
- Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients
- Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback
- Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
- Assist with release and discharge when needed
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 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.
Our new Wellbeing Coordinator will:- Ideally have experience within mental health
- Clinical experience, such as venepuncture, ECGs etc would be highly desirable!
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ideally hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent - this isn't essential!
- Experience within a forensic or prison environment would be a bonus
- Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
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 you.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,557 to £29,723 a year up to £29,723 per annum - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12940
Job locations
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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