RECONNECT Peer Support Worker - Essex

RECONNECT Peer Support Worker Essex Location: Essex Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role We are recruiting for a Reconnect Peer Support Worker in Essex We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives . RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre (IRC) with an identified health need. We operate a hybrid model of support where we work with individuals up to 12-weeks before their release and up to six months post-release in order to support the transition to community-based services, thereby safeguarding health gains made whilst in prison or an IRC. Our East of England RECONNECT service is available for adults over the age of 18 with a designated healthcare need and who are due to be released from prison or an IRC in the next 12 weeks. We also accept referrals up to 28 days post release. Role Responsibilities Within this role, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients across HMP Chelmsford and the wider community in Essex. RECONNECT enables service users to access and sustain supportive interventions upon release from prison, whether that be substance use needs, physical health or mental health support, in addition to general well-being advice and ..... full job details .....