Through The Gate Support Worker Role in London for NHS with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, London W12

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
33,094 to 36,195 a year inc. Inner London HCAS

About North London NHS Foundation Trust
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is doing vital work where it matters most. They’re not just improving mental health care across North London, they’re redefining how support is delivered during critical moments. At HMP Wormwood Scrubs, their dedicated team is making sure no one slips through the cracks—especially during the transition from prison to the community. With their sights set on quality, equity, and real change, NLFT is building an environment where people and progress go hand in hand.

Job details

Benefits

• Real impact every day helping people navigate life after prison
• Join a supportive team that believes in shared responsibility and peer mentoring
• Permanent role with the stability to grow within the NHS
• Inner London HCAS allowance included in salary
• Opportunities for development in forensic and community mental health
• Work that builds trust and confidence in some of the most vulnerable individuals
• Meaningful relationships with partner agencies across England

Requirements

• Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or higher
• Confident in high-pressure environments with challenging service users
• Solid experience in secure, forensic, or prison settings
• Skilled in conducting assessments and building care plans
• Ability to manage a caseload with empathy and professionalism
• Understanding of the CPA process and offender healthcare frameworks
• Comfortable working both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Great communicator, ready to liaise with agencies, families, and communities

Salary Details

Band 4
£33,094 to £36,195, including Inner London HCAS
Permanent full-time contract

About the Role

You’ll be that critical bridge between prison and community, helping people rebuild their lives from day one of release. Working within HMP Wormwood Scrubs, you’ll support mental health service users from inside the prison to their first 24 hours post-release and beyond. Your day might start with a prison-based assessment and end with walking someone to their first community support meeting.

This role is about trust, consistency, and action. You’ll track individuals through their sentence, make release plans that actually stick, and ensure the right care and support are waiting for them outside. Working with the Transfer and Release Team, you’ll have a direct hand in creating holistic, forward-thinking plans that give people a real shot at staying well.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess individuals pre-release and help co-create practical, person-centred plans
• Meet clients on release day and offer in-person support during their first 24 hours
• Link service users with healthcare, housing, and mental health services in their release area
• Develop strong partnerships with national support agencies
• Facilitate risk assessments and build realistic management plans
• Actively contribute to the CPA process and documentation
• Manage a small caseload with professionalism, discretion, and empathy
• Support group sessions with multi-disciplinary staff when appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NLFT welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience or underrepresented identities. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and they support flexible, inclusive work environments that reflect the diverse communities they serve.

Employer Details

• Company Name: North London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, Du Cane Rd, London, W12 0AE
• Contact: Richie Wood, r.wood2@nhs.net, 02085883287

Reference Number
455-NLFT-0272

How To Apply
Want to work where your presence makes a real difference? Apply now and help shape someone’s second chance.