Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP Downview

Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP Downview Location: Sutton Salary: £25,714.29 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Are 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 ..... full job details .....