Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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: This is a 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. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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 Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include: Work with mental health patients across the wings and the inpatients 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 bloods and ECGs 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 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 Mental Health Support Worker will: Ideally hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Have experience within a mental health environment Have knowledge of mental health issues Have experience of ECGs and bloods, or be willing to undertake this training Any experience in a prison / secure setting or hospital would be a bonus 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. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,669 to £28,690 a year £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10400 Job locations HMP Preston 2 Ribbleton Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5AB Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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: This is a 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. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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 Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE 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: This is a 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. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Experience Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Experience Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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)