Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at HMP Stocken, Category C men's prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England

Hours 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary

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.

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Main duties of the job

As our new Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

• You will assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the service.
• Be expected to delivery structured intervention on a 1:1 and group basis to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including people with anxiety and depression.
• Contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team, ensuring that each and every patient is treated with care, respect and dignity.
• In addition to this, the post holder will also be responsible for completing physical health monitoring as required, this includes taking blood and completing physical observations - training can be provided.

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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

Qualifications required

• Experienced in healthcare settings, preferably mental health settings.
• Previous training, or willingness to complete training around physical health monitoring including venepuncture, NEWS2 and ECGs.
• Experience in the delivery of mental health interventions.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Details

• Date posted: 02 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £33,510 a year £29,264 - £33,510
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 15014
• Job locations: 2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at HMP Stocken, Category C men's prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England

Hours 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary

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.

#LI-PW1