Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Worker Administrator to join team at HMP Brixton a very busy prison in London.

Hours

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary from £27,000 to £33,000 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

This is a patient facing role and as a Transitional Worker your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• work collaboratively with the patient and other agencies to support a safe transition of care from custody to community
• manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment
• manage key risks associated with resettlement in the prison population
• provide support in the community, helping support their needs for hospital/ GP registrations/ appointments
• attend the complex case release meeting which is a multiple disciplinary meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services

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:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 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, skills and experience required:

• Experience of working in a prison, Mental Health or homelessness environment would be beneficial
• Administration experience
• Experience of working in multi-agency teams
• Experience of working with charities and similar organisations
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems in England
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly
• Proactive problem solving skills

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.

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