My client operate a Buddy Programme in all of the Lancashire prisons where they train prisoners to National Care Standards, which have been adapted for use in prison, to support other prisoners who have health and social care needs.

The post-holder will be responsible for training prisoners (called Buddies), to a very high standard. They (the Buddies) then go off to the Wings and support people who may be disabled, bed-ridden, have dementia, or any other health/social care needs. Essentially, they become carers, as you might expect to see supporting older people in the community.

The kind of person my client are looking for would, in an ideal world be familiar with health and social care, familiar with people in prison and be a trainer, someone who could pick up a training folder and run with it, be able to write reports, gather data and generally have great administration and communication skills.

Prison vetting will be needed in this role, if offered a position then do expect up to 6 weeks before starting due to prison clearance times.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk