Peer Support Worker for Prisoner Reentry & Wellbeing

Forward Trust; England; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Health cashback (Simply Health)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Wellbeing days

Blue Light Card access

Death in Service (2x salary)

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Forward Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the RECONNECT service to support people leaving prison in Hertfordshire and beyond. The role combines custody and community work, delivering person-centred care and coordinating with health and social care services.

You will assess, co-create care plans, and provide up to six months post-release support, contributing to health equity and successful reintegration with a compassionate, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Lived experience aligned with our EDI values.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working across custody and community settings.
• Compassionate, collaborative and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• 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 & Meet and “Meet at the Gate” releases.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Job description

Forward Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the RECONNECT service to support people leaving prison in Hertfordshire and beyond. The role combines custody and community work, delivering person-centred care and coordinating with health and social care services.

You will assess, co-create care plans, and provide up to six months post-release support, contributing to health equity and successful reintegration with a compassionate, collaborative approach.