Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Heathrow IRC

Location:

London

Salary: £16,200 per annum

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Part Time

Closing Date: 14th of August 2026

Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes?

The Forward Trust is seeking a compassionate and motivated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated healthcare team at Heathrow IRC on a part-time basis (21 hours per week). You'll support detainees with substance misuse, low-level mental health needs and wider wellbeing concerns, helping them build resilience and prepare for the next stage of their journey.

What you'll be doing

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will:

Complete assessments, risk management plans and recovery plans
Manage a caseload and deliver both 1:1 and group interventions
Support individuals with substance misuse and mental health needs
Develop release, discharge and continuity of care plans
Promote wellbeing services and signpost to relevant support
Contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews and daily team meetings
Maintain accurate case records and reports
Provide transitional support to individuals preparing for release or deportation
What we're looking for

We're seeking someone who is:

Passionate about health, wellbeing and recovery
Confident managing a varied caseload
Skilled in building positive and professional relationships
Organised, proactive and able to maintain high-quality records
Comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and best practice
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering meaningful support in a unique environment. Every day brings the chance to help people improve their wellbeing, build resilience and prepare for the future.

Apply today and help us create positive change where it matters most.

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.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits
- Flexible working
Training and development opportunities
BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional)
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Crisis Loan Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
Access to Blue Light Card
25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application