At a Glance
- Tasks: Support women facing substance misuse and mental health challenges in a trauma-informed setting.
- Company: Join The Forward Trust, a leader in health and wellbeing support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and generous leave plus wellbeing days.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33699 £ per year.
About the role: This part‑time role (18.75 hours per week) supports women experiencing substance misuse and low‑level mental health challenges in a trauma‑informed, gender‑responsive setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery‑focused interventions, practical support and help service users prepare for reintegration into the community.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload and coordinate individual support plans.
- Conduct assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.
- Deliver structured one‑to‑one sessions and facilitate group programmes.
- Provide harm reduction advice and guidance.
- Support release planning and through‑care arrangements.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare, mental health and prison colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance targets.
- Undertake second signatory duties and oral swab testing where required.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse, mental health or complex needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- A proactive, organised and solution‑focused approach.
- Confidence working within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong IT and record‑keeping skills.
- Commitment to completing the Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development Programme (DAWFDP).
Benefits:
- Flexible working.
- Training and development opportunities.
- BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional).
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Crisis Loan Scheme.
- Electric Car Scheme.
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- Access to Blue Light Card.
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with length of service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 6% in the first two years and up to 9% thereafter.
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary).
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria).
Diversity & Inclusion: The Forward Trust is committed to providing opportunities to everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, ethnicities, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions and socio‑economic groups. We value lived experience of addiction, offending or homelessness and may consider a minimum period of sustained recovery on a case‑by‑case basis. Flexible working requests and reasonable adjustments are considered for all roles where operationally possible.
EEO Statement: The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Health & Wellbeing Practitioner in Surrey employer: The Forward Trust
The Forward Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Health & Wellbeing Practitioners at HMP Send, Surrey. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing days and a contributory pension scheme, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women facing challenges. Join us in a role that not only fosters personal growth but also contributes to the community's recovery and reintegration efforts.
