RECONNECT Peer Support Worker

RECONNECT Peer Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent 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 and Greet and Meet at the Gate releases What we re looking for: Relevant lived experience aligned with our EDI values Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills Confidence working across custody and community settings A compassionate, collaborative and reliable approach Be part of a values-led organisation making a real impact on ..... full job details .....