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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 left

Job 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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