Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
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 is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. HMP Risley has an operational capacity of around 1100 inmates, and is a 20 minute drive from Warrington, and 30 minutes from Wigan. Hours: This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. This role is mainly day shifts (inc weekends) between 07:30 - 20:30, with 1 week of nights every 5 weeks. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of 25,557 - 29,723 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 #LI-AB1
Main duties of the job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• 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
• Work holistically with your 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

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:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 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. Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Have experience within a healthcare setting - hospital, community or secure setting
• Any experience in primary care or inpatients would be a bonus!
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

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.
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,557 to 29,723 a year 25,557 - 29,723 per annum - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13634
Job locations
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
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 is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. HMP Risley has an operational capacity of around 1100 inmates, and is a 20 minute drive from Warrington, and 30 minutes from Wigan. Hours: This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. This role is mainly day shifts (inc weekends) between 07:30 - 20:30, with 1 week of nights every 5 weeks. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of 25,557 - 29,723 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 #LI-AB1 Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
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 is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. HMP Risley has an operational capacity of around 1100 inmates, and is a 20 minute drive from Warrington, and 30 minutes from Wigan. Hours: This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. This role is mainly day shifts (inc weekends) between 07:30 - 20:30, with 1 week of nights every 5 weeks. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of 25,557 - 29,723 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 #LI-AB1
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