Social Prescriber
The closing date is 13 March 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescriber to join our Primary Care team at HMP Stocken, a category C Prison located in Oakham.
HMP Stocken is a busy male prison with a capacity for 1300 inmates. We are recruiting for a Social Prescriber to support the wider Healthcare Team with 1-1's with patients, supporting the patients with alternative therapies such as art or wellbeing activities. We are welcoming applications from newly qualified candidates.
HMP Stocken offers free parking, free on site gym. There is also a Bistro on site for which you can have subsidised meals. Not on a direct bus route so would need your own transport.Hours
0900 - 1700 This role is two days a week, you can choose which two days to work between Monday - Friday.Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience. The salary would be pro rata'd for the part time hours on offer.
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.
#LI-NB1Main duties of the job
As a Social Prescriber, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Be building professional relationships with the people you are helping by listening carefully to what is important to them and what motivates them.
- You will be responsible for connecting people to activities and services within the prison, and required to support and motivate patients to access opportunities to help improve their health and wellbeing.
- This role will see you liaising with key healthcare staff, building and maintaining relationships with a range of prison departments, charities and third sector providers to promote social prescribing and ensure social prescription opportunities are available within your sites.
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.
- A positive, inclusive and compassionate practitioner
- Good IT skills including experience of Microsoft office and SystmOne
- Proactive and solution focused problem solving skills
- Strong organisation skills
- Experience offering an information, advice and guidance service in a health, care or similar setting
- Experience of working within a prison environment or working closely with patients with challenging and complex needs.
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
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,264 to £33,510 a year Up to £33510
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
13833-1
Job locations
2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7RD
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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