Substance Misuse Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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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: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR1 5AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-26-0114 |
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 Preston, a Category B male remand prison in Preston city centre! We offer a supportive, fast paced, challenging environment where no two days are the same. 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. Is it challenging....Yes! It is rewarding....definitely! Hours: This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm. Salary: This position is full time , and youll receive an annual salary of up to £25,557 - £29,723 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 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