QR code linking to this job posting Substance Misuse Support Worker in Leyland inLeyland PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025

£25,557 to £29,723 a year up to £29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience  PERMANENT   NO SPONSORSHIP 
BONUS HMP HSE NHS PENSION

Practice Plus Group

Part‑time 22.5 hrs (Mon/Wed/Fri 08:30–16:30) — predictable shifts ideal for school runs, caring duties and a reliable work–life balance.
Highly rewarding role on a therapeutic community wing — directly support men on 12‑month recovery programmes and see real progress.
Comprehensive training & progression — bespoke induction, Learning Management System plus regional and national development routes.
Strong employee benefits — pension, 25–28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, wellbeing perks, discounts and a 24/7 support helpline.
No prior healthcare or substance‑misuse qualifications essential — an accessible entry for career changers, returners and parents rejoining work.
Work for Practice Plus Group covering 53 secure sites — good stability, transferable skills and wide internal opportunities across the UK.
Practice Plus Group is recruiting a part‑time Substance Misuse Support Worker to work on the specialist Therapeutic Community wing at HMP Wymott, Leyland (PR26 8LW). You will support men on 12‑month rehabilitation placements, acting as a visible, compassionate presence on the unit — greeting and engaging with residents, helping to run support groups, contributing to assessments and identifying opportunities to improve care. This permanent role is 22.5 hours per week (08:30–16:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and offers a salary up to £29,723 per annum (FTE, pro rata) depending on experience.

This opportunity suits caring, communicative people — particularly women and those with existing caring responsibilities — who want meaningful part‑time work with genuine training and progression. No formal healthcare background is essential, though experience in substance misuse or health settings is a plus; you will receive a bespoke induction, access to the Introducing Health in Justice training, ongoing learning via a dedicated LMS, and regional career pathways. Benefits include a company pension, 25 days annual leave (rising to 28) plus bank holidays, wellbeing support and staff discounts. The role requires the legal right to work in the UK and is subject to security and DBS checks. For full details and to apply, click the "Apply Now" button — you can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Part‑time 22.5 hrs (Mon/Wed/Fri 08:30–16:30) — predictable shifts ideal for school runs, caring duties and a reliable work–life balance.
Highly rewarding role on a therapeutic community wing — directly support men on 12‑month recovery programmes and see real progress.
Comprehensive training & progression — bespoke induction, Learning Management System plus regional and national development routes.
Strong employee benefits — pension, 25–28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, wellbeing perks, discounts and a 24/7 support helpline.
No prior healthcare or substance‑misuse qualifications essential — an accessible entry for career changers, returners and parents rejoining work.
Work for Practice Plus Group covering 53 secure sites — good stability, transferable skills and wide internal opportunities across the UK.
 


in Leyland
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