Substance Misuse Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,557.00 to £29,723.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25557.00 - £29723.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, PR268LW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-25-5093 |
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 Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population. 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. The Therapeutic Community here at HMP Wymott has capacity for up to 70 men, and is focussed on those suffering from substance misuse issues, and are on a 12 month placement with us. The wing is similar to a community rehab programme, and you will play a key part in the recovery journey. Hours: This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Shifts are 08:30 - 16:30 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Salary: This position is part time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 per annum FTE - 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