Suffolk Reconnect Peer Support Worker

Suffolk Reconnect Peer Support Worker Location: Suffolk Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their lives? We re recruiting a Suffolk RECONNECT Peer Support Worker to join our NHS-commissioned service delivered by Forward Trust. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based across HMP Highpoint, HMP Hollesley Bay, and HMP Warren Hill, supporting people as they transition from custody back into the community. This is a powerful opportunity to help individuals leaving prison rebuild their lives, improve their health and wellbeing, and break the cycle of reoffending. What you ll be doing You ll be at the heart of a person-centred, life-changing service: Supporting service users through holistic needs assessments and personalised care plans Acting as a trusted link between prison, community services, and healthcare providers Providing advocacy, mentoring, and practical support to help people reintegrate into society Maintaining meaningful contact post-release (up to 6 months) to support sustained recovery and wellbeing Managing a diverse caseload, ensuring tailored support for each individual Building strong partnerships with prisons, healthcare services, and community organisations Supporting peer mentors and contributing to training and development activity Keeping accurate records, assessments, and case notes to a high professional standard About you We actively encourage applications from ..... full job details .....