Are you looking to start a meaningful career where you can support people to rebuild their lives after prison?
We are recruiting a Reconnect Trainee to join our RECONNECT service supporting individuals across Cambridgeshire. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
RECONNECT is a care after custody service designed to improve continuity of care for people leaving prison or immigration removal centres with identified health needs. The service works with individuals up to 12 weeks before release and for up to six months afterwards, helping them access the right health and wellbeing support in the community.
This is a development opportunity where the successful candidate will complete a Level 2 apprenticeship over 12–18 months alongside gaining practical experience within the RECONNECT team. You will support services linked to HMP Peterborough, HMP Littlehey and HMP Whitemoor, working with people returning to Cambridgeshire.
What you’ll be doing
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will help deliver a supportive, person-centred service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing referrals and supporting assessment activities
- Learning how to complete holistic needs assessments
- Maintaining contact with service users for up to 6 months post-release
- Supporting individuals to access physical health, mental health and substance use services
- Signposting to local support services and GP practices
- Maintaining accurate case notes, care plans and risk assessments
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a safe and effective service
- Supporting Meet at the Gate and Meet & Greet referrals
- Helping service users prepare for release into the community
- Supporting the involvement of peer supporters where appropriate
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Motivated to build a career in health, social care or criminal justice
- Passionate about supporting people to make positive changes
- Organised with good administrative skills
- A strong communicator who can build professional relationships
- Willing to learn and complete an apprenticeship qualification
- A driver with access to their own vehicle (essential)
This is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while developing real-world experience in a supportive team environment.
You will build valuable skills within the health, social care and criminal justice sectors while working in a role that genuinely changes lives.
Every day brings the chance to make a positive difference while developing your confidence, knowledge and career prospects.
If you want to build a career with purpose while helping people move forward with their lives, we encourage you to apply.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.