Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Psychosocial Team Lead

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North East England
Permanent
Social Worker
GBP 0 - 43,609 per year

Posted 3 day(s) ago

Reference: 2455870


Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. Hours

Monday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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

As a Psychosocial Team Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Assist the Integrated Substance Misuse Service Manager in the delivery and continuous development of substance misuse services.
  • Lead and develop the provision of psychosocial services and interventions within the prison acting as a subject matter expert.
  • Ensure that the treatment approaches are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners.
  • Lead by example and provide guidance and line management support to recovery workers whilst supporting them with their front line work.
  • Manage a small caseload of complex individuals ensuring the plan of care is individualised to the patients needs.
  • Be responsible for the appropriate allocation of patients referred in to the team and ensure multi-disciplinary working is evident.

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 they 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.

Requirements
  • You will have a good standard of education up to NVQ level 5 in a relevant subject e.g. addiction, psychology, counselling, social work
  • Experience of working within the substance misuse field
  • Experience of management and leadership
  • Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison
  • Experience of developing service user involvement strategies
  • Knowledge of DANOS

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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Details
Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £43,609 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15768-1

Job locations

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. Hours

Monday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. Hours

Monday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)