RECONNECT Peer Support Worker

The Forward Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent support organization in the UK is seeking a RECONNECT Peer Support Worker to provide personalized support to individuals transitioning from prison to the community. This role offers an opportunity to utilize lived experiences to assist others facing similar challenges. The ideal candidate will work within the Norfolk area and support individuals with their health and wellbeing needs before and after release. This position is vital for fostering community reintegration and ensuring individuals receive the right support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with health and wellbeing needs.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and reintegration processes.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and co-create care plans.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals and complete needs assessments.
• Provide ongoing support for health and reintegration.
• Act as a link between prison and community services.

Skills

Lived experience of physical or mental ill health

Empathy and understanding

Ability to provide personalized support

Job description

RECONNECT Peer Support Worker Norfolk

Location: Norfolk

Salary: £24,484

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Advertising End Date: 26th January 2026

Do you have lived experience of physical or mental ill health, substance use, or the criminal justice system? Are you ready to use that experience to support others as they prepare to return to the community? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As part of our NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service, Forward Trust proudly recruits people with lived experience. Your insight, empathy and understanding are key to helping individuals reintegrate safely, confidently and with the right support in place.

About the Role

As a RECONNECT Peer Support Worker, youll provide personalised, inclusive support to individuals across HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland, HMP Bure, and the wider Norfolk community, with some remote working. From identifying health and wellbeing needs 12 weeks pre-release to offering ongoing support up to six months post-release, youll be a vital link between prison and community services.

Key Responsibilities

• Process referrals, complete needs assessments and co-create tailored care plans
• Provide ongoing pre- and post-release support (up to 6 months) around health, wellbeing and reintegration
• Manage …