My Past Practitioner; Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner- HMP Millsike

We're looking for a passionate and motivated More Than My Past Practitioner (Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner) to join Forward Trust's Connections Team at HMP Millsike. More than My Past is a programme that we are delivering where we offer one-to-one support and workshops that promote personal development and rehabilitation, helping people build a life beyond crime.

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, offering a unique opportunity to support people in custody to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop healthier lifestyles that can be sustained on release.

Working as part of our innovative Health & Wellbeing service, you'll collaborate with prison staff, healthcare professionals, peer mentors and external partners to create a positive, recovery-focused environment across the prison.

• Delivering 1:1 support, group interventions and wellbeing workshops
• Coaching and mentoring service users to achieve positive, lasting change
• Supporting and developing prisoner Health & Wellbeing Champions
• Promoting healthy lifestyles, recovery and wellbeing across the prison
• Organising health promotion events and awareness campaigns
• Building strong partnerships with healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services
• Supporting the delivery of a varied programme of wellbeing activities, including evenings and weekends
• Maintaining accurate records, care plans and case management documentation

We're seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about health, wellbeing and recovery
• Skilled at building positive relationships and motivating others
• Confident delivering both one-to-one and group-based interventions
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload
• Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and person-centred support

At Forward Trust, you'll be part of a team dedicated to helping people build healthier futures. Every day brings the opportunity to inspire change, improve wellbeing and support individuals on their journey towards recovery and resettlement.

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.