Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Preston, a Category B male remand prison in Preston city centre! We offer a supportive, fast paced, challenging environment where no two days are the same.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work on our specialist, therapeutic community wing. No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment. Is it challenging....Yes! It is rewarding....definitely! Hours: This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm. Salary: This position is full time , and youll receive an annual salary of up to £25,557 - £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
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 Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Work within the Non-Clinical Substance Misuse Service, assisting the wider team and ensuring that patients get the best possible care and healthcare
- Assist in group delivery, these are psychosocial based and focus on relapse prevention, drug use, alcohol misuse etc
- Offer harm reduction advice
- Carry out initial assessments and triage, both on reception and on the wings - we have a high turnover of patients here, with an average of 15-20 entering and leaving the prison each day
- Second checking as needed
- Assist the clinical team as needed with recovery tracking - you will not carry out any clinical duties
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 Support Worker will:- Have experience within a substance misuse role, whether in the community, prison or secure setting
- Have knowledge of substance misuse and recovery, as well as recovery interventions
- Any experience of trauma informed practice would be a bonus
- Have a real passion for this area, and want to help those using the service
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
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,557 to £29,723 a year £25,557 - £29,723 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13646
Job locations
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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