Resettlement broker

Guidant Global; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated service organization in London seeks a Resettlement Broker to support individuals with acute mental health needs transitioning from custody to the community. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering group sessions, and collaborating with external agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and strong interpersonal skills. Join a meaningful mission to improve lives and reduce reoffending.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive, multi-disciplinary team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal justice or mental health settings is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare referral agencies to identify service users.
• Conduct assessments and design personalised support plans.
• Deliver in-custody group sessions and provide community-based support.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative work in multi-agency environments

Job description

Join Us as a Resettlement Broker - Make a Real Difference Every Day

Location: HMP Wandsworth

Grade: 6

Contracted by: Oxleas NHS Trust

Enhanced & Barred DBS Check Required

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with acute mental health needs as they transition from custody back into the community? We're looking for a dedicated Resettlement Broker to join our team and help shape the future of resettlement services at HMP Wandsworth.

About the Role

As a Resettlement Broker, you'll be part of a pioneering service commissioned by Oxleas NHS Trust, working closely with healthcare teams to support service users both in custody and through the gate into the community. You'll play a vital role in developing and delivering tailored resettlement plans, offering hands-on support from group sessions to community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare referral agencies to identify and support service users.
• Conduct assessments and design personalised support plans.
• Deliver in-custody group sessions and provide community-based support post-release.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and peer mentors.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally within criminal justice or mental health settings.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous personal development.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a meaningful mission to improve lives and reduce reoffending.
• Work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Help shape a growing service with real impact.