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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Transitional Worker

The closing date is 06 November 2026

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Worker to join our Release and Transfer team at HMP Brixton, a category B/C Prison located in London.

HMP Brixton is a busy prison with a capacity for around 800 males.

As a transitional worker you will work alongside the release and transfer service to ensure that the needs of the patients are met for either their release or transfer to another establishment.

Hours

Monday - Friday

0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 per annum.

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-NB1

Main duties of the job

As a Transitional Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment. You will also manage key risks associated with resettlement in the prison population such as:

• Disengagement/apathy towards recovery due to length of stay in the justice system.
• Anxiety related to housing, relationships and financial concerns.
• Newly sentenced, resulting in increased suicide /self-harm risk
• Detoxing on transfer
• Mental illness
• Poorly managed challenging behaviours.
• Register individuals with a local GP.

For complex releases you will provide support in the community, helping support their needs for hospital/ GP registrations/ appointments. You will attend the complex case release meeting which is a multiple disciplinary meeting that includes representatives from safer custody, healthcare and external services.

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.

• Experience of working in a prison, Mental Health or homelessness environment
• Experience of working in multi-agency teams
• Experience of working with charities and similar organisations
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems in England
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children

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

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,464 to £32,134 a year Up to £32,134 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15765

Job locations

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Worker to join our Release and Transfer team at HMP Brixton, a category B/C Prison located in London.

HMP Brixton is a busy prison with a capacity for around 800 males.

As a transitional worker you will work alongside the release and transfer service to ensure that the needs of the patients are met for either their release or transfer to another establishment.

Hours

Monday - Friday

0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 per annum.

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-NB1

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Worker to join our Release and Transfer team at HMP Brixton, a category B/C Prison located in London.

HMP Brixton is a busy prison with a capacity for around 800 males.

As a transitional worker you will work alongside the release and transfer service to ensure that the needs of the patients are met for either their release or transfer to another establishment.

Hours

Monday - Friday

0800 - 1600 or 0900 - 1700

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 per annum.

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-NB1

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Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

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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

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Natasha Bryant

[email protected]

07436809610

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,464 to £32,134 a year Up to £32,134 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15765

Job locations

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

United Kingdom

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