Health and Wellbeing Practitioner – TieTalent

Location:

HMP The Mount, HertfordshireSalary:

£24,000 per annumVacancy Type:

Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date:

15th September 2025Overview

Join Forward Trust as a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at HMP The Mount and play a vital role in supporting men in custody with substance misuse, low-level mental health needs, and overall wellbeing. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, helping individuals on their journey from prison to the community. This is a hands-on, client-centred role within an integrated healthcare framework, supporting adult prisoners through both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment approaches tailored to individual needs.Responsibilities

Managing a caseload and developing SMART care plans following comprehensive assessments.Delivering structured 1:1 and group sessions focused on substance misuse and low-level mental health topics.Providing harm reduction advice and guidance to support safer behaviours and long-term recovery.Offering transitional support, helping clients prepare for release and reintegration into the community.Maintaining accurate records through case notes and data entry, and writing clear, audience-specific reports when required.Working collaboratively with internal and external agencies including Probation, Housing, Healthcare, Employment services, Gym staff, and Drugs Intervention Teams.Essential Skills and Experience

Strong knowledge of the issues facing people with substance misuse and low-level mental health needs.Direct experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health services.Proficient in conducting risk and comprehensive assessments, and creating effective, tailored care plans.Skilled in delivering psychosocial interventions, including motivational interviewing in 1:1 and group settings.Solid understanding of the criminal justice system and the Recovery Agenda.Strong written communication skills able to create accurate records and reports.Desirable

Knowledge of or commitment to the 12-step recovery model.About Us

We are The Forward Trust, a charitable social enterprise empowering people to break cycles of crime and addiction and move forward with their lives. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We offer flexible working and a range of employee benefits.Benefits

Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)Season Ticket Loan SchemeCycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part-time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysContributory Pension Scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6% (in first 2 years) and up to 9% thereafterDeath in Service Payment (2x annual salary)Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)Diversity and Eligibility

The Forward Trust is committed to providing opportunities to everyone and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We consider flexible working where possible and make reasonable adjustments for all roles. Some roles may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and eligibility to work in the UK will be verified at interview and on offer.To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate, please click apply to be redirected to the Forward Trust website to complete your application.

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