Do you have lived experience of health challenges, substance use, or the criminal justice system, and want to use it to make a real difference?
Forward Trust’s NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service is looking for a passionate Peer Support Worker to help people leaving prison reconnect with vital health and wellbeing support.
This is a rewarding, frontline role where your experience, empathy and insight will help shape a truly person-centred service across HMP The Mount and the wider Hertfordshire community.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver a person-centred RECONNECT service in custody and the community
- Complete assessments and co-produce tailored care plans
- Support service users for up to 6 months post-release
- Manage a varied caseload and coordinate with community services
- Lead and support the prison Peer Support Programme
- Recruit, train and support prison peer supporters
- Build strong partnerships with prisons, healthcare and external agencies
- Maintain accurate case notes, assessments and risk documentation
- Support Meet & Greet and “Meet at the Gate” releases
What we’re looking for:
- Relevant lived experience aligned with our EDI values
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
- Confidence working across custody and community settings
- A compassionate, collaborative and reliable approach
Be part of a values-led organisation making a real impact on health inequalities and successful reintegration.
Please note: Prison Vetting is required for this role which is managed
by HMPPS & can take between 8-12 weeks to process.
Please see attached Job Description for full details