Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker to join the Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C prison located in the Risley area of Warrington. This role is a crucial part of the healthcare team, delivering outstanding care to an operationally capable population of around 1,100 inmates. The position requires a full‑time commitment of 37.5 hours per week, primarily day shifts (including weekends) from 07:30 to 20:30, with a week of night shifts every five weeks.

Annual salary ranges from £25,557 to £29,723, dependent on experience.

• Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times.
• Work across all areas of care, including inpatients, clinics, primary care, health promotion, bloods, etc.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Collaborate holistically with patients and other healthcare staff, including nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy, etc.
• Deliver personalised, non‑judgemental care based on patient feedback.
• Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics.

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Access to a bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays.
• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• Excellent long‑term career prospects.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Experience with in a healthcare setting (hospital, community or secure setting).
• Any experience in primary care or inpatients is a bonus.
• Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.

• Experience in a secure environment is highly valued.
• Experience working with diverse populations and in challenging settings.

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Will undergo additional vetting and security checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Practice Plus Group

Hawker House, Napier Court, 5‑6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW