Recovery-Focused Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Prison)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner at HMP Downview. You will manage a caseload, providing tailored assessments and support for clients with substance misuse and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and social care, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible working and a supportive environment, allowing you to make a significant difference in people's lives every day.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with tailored assessments and recovery-oriented interventions.
• Deliver structured 1:1 sessions and group-work.
• Provide harm reduction guidance and support during release planning.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance health services.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility to work on a rota

Ability to manage caseload effectively

Commitment to trauma-informed approaches

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner at HMP Downview. You will manage a caseload, providing tailored assessments and support for clients with substance misuse and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and social care, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible working and a supportive environment, allowing you to make a significant difference in people's lives every day.