Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner (More Than My Past Practitioner) - HMP Millsike

We're looking for a passionate and motivated More Than My Past Practitioner (Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner) to join Forward Trust's Connections Team at HMP Millsike. More than My Past is a programme that we are delivering where we offer one-to-one support and workshops that promote personal development and rehabilitation, helping people build a life beyond crime.

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, offering a unique opportunity to support people in custody to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop healthier lifestyles that can be sustained on release.

Working as part of our innovative Health & Wellbeing service, you'll collaborate with prison staff, healthcare professionals, peer mentors and external partners to create a positive, recovery-focused environment across the prison.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering 1

1 support, group interventions and wellbeing workshops

Coaching and mentoring service users to achieve positive, lasting change

Supporting and developing prisoner Health & Wellbeing Champions

Promoting healthy lifestyles, recovery and wellbeing across the prison

Organising health promotion events and awareness campaigns

Building strong partnerships with healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services

Supporting the delivery of a varied programme of wellbeing activities, including evenings and weekends

Maintaining accurate records, care plans and case management documentation