Psychosocial Team Lead
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Psychosocial Team Lead
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.
As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. HoursMonday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychosocial 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 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.
Requirements- 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 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.
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Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to £43,609 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15768-1
Job locations
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.
As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. HoursMonday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychosocial Team Lead to join HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.
As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP Lancaster Farms whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. HoursMonday o Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 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.
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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
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Recruiter
Andrew Brady-Docker
07580624045
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to £43,609 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15768-1
Job locations
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ
United Kingdom
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