Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Winchester, a busy Category B male remand prison located just outside of Winchester City Centre. We are a 10 minute walk from the town and the train station, and have free onsite parking.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients!

Hours

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days per week, 8am - 4pm across a 7 day week. The shift pattern involves working weekends on the rota.

Salary

This position is full time , you’ll receive an annual salary of £26,586 - £30,684 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