Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP Downview
Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP DownviewLocation: SuttonSalary: £25,714.29 per annumVacancy Type: PermanentAre you passionate about helping people overcome substance misuse and supporting mental wellbeing?The Forward Trust delivers trauma-informed, gender-responsive Health and Wellbeing services across Surrey prisons in partnership with NHS healthcare providers, and we''re looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team at HMP Downview, a closed adult female prison.What you''ll do:Manage a caseload, providing tailored assessments, care plans, and recovery-oriented interventions.Deliver structured 1:1 sessions and group-work, supporting clients with substance misuse and low-level mental health needs.Provide harm reduction guidance and second signatory duties.Support release planning and transitional care for service users returning to the community.Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with mental health, healthcare, and prison staff.Contribute to KPIs, audits, and the continuous improvement of our Health and Wellbeing services.What we''re looking for:Experience in substance misuse, mental health, or related health and social care fields.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.Flexibility to work on a rota including weekends.Ability to manage your caseload effectively and maintain accurate records.Commitment to trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and recovery-oriented approaches.Jo
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