Psychosocial Team Lead
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Lancaster, LA1 3QZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMPLancaster Farms. ...
As aPsychosocial 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 incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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
a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated
Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP or Immigration Removal site whilst
ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate,
innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and
commissioners.
will;
Provide and assist the SMS Service Manager in leading on the
implementation and continuous development of Practice Plus Group Services
within the Locality. Assist in the
preparation of Practice Plus Group Business Plans for the management and
development of prison service delivery
Deliver To ensure that service aims,
objectives and business plans are in place and that these are reflected in individual staffs
appraisals and supervision. Develop
and manage the Psychosocial Interventions Service within Practice Plus Group
prison services. Ensure all requirements in contracts are met and that
effective systems exist to report statistical and other performance data back
to commissioners.
Inspire and
represent Practice Plus Group at all times, including the regional management
team to contribute to the development of regional services.
Promote and developing the service focus on families and
safeguarding. Lead the staff of the service to achieve the highest professional
standards and ensure compliance with Practice Plus Group policies and
procedures. Liaise effectively with relevant staff in Practice Plus Group
Central Office to ensure the consistent management of resources within
corporate policies and procedures and ensure that the service complies with
internal quality standards, external regulatory and health and safety
Share best practice within
the remit of your work to your wider team members. Develop and maintain robust
partnerships with Healthcare and other relevant leads to ensure the service is
fully integrated.
Good general standard of education to NVQ level 5
or equivalent experience of working within a secure setting and substance
misuse.
Experience of management and leadership
Experience of complex report writing and data
collection, analysis and presentation
Experience of setting and managing budgets and of
risk management processes
Experience of partnership working and multi-agency
liaison
Experience of developing service user involvement
strategies
Knowledge of DANOS
Proficient in the use
of Microsoft Office and familiar with relevant data base management
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.
- 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 you're 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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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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