Job Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join the Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a Category B male prison in Preston city centre with capacity of around 750. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across inpatients and the wings, looking after mental health patients. No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment.
Hours & Salary
Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. This role involves working every other weekend. You will work on a weekly rota between 07:30 – 20:30. Annual salary £25,557 – £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.
Main duties
* Work with mental health patients across the wings and the inpatient unit, looking after patients with severe mental health issues, personality disorders, etc.
* Be a key part of the nursing team – assisting nurses and reporting back on findings and assessments.
* Be responsible for venepuncture.
* Carry out physical care as necessary.
* Ensure continuity of care for all patients, and deliver outstanding care at all times.
* Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics.
Benefits & Development
* 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. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred).
* Experience within a mental health environment.
* Knowledge of mental health issues.
* Experience of ECGs and venepuncture, or willingness to undertake this training.
* Experience working with groups.
* Any experience in a prison/secure setting or hospital would be a bonus.
Legal & Background Check
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. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and submissions for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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