Peer Support Worker

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

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