Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Health & Wellbeing Practitioner TipTopJob – Sutton Howgrave, England, United Kingdom About The Role Please note: We have two positions available, one at 30 hours per week and one at 15 hours per week. Due to the rural location of HMP Millsike, a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role. Successful applicants will also be required to undergo prison security vetting as part of the recruitment process. Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 16 Dec 2025 HMP Millsike is a pioneering establishment built on a contemporary, evidence‑based approach to prison delivery. Our mission is to protect the public while transforming lives by fostering a rehabilitative environment and culture. We believe that empowering individuals to make self‑determined choices and equipping them with skills and emotional resilience creates lasting change. In partnership with the University of Hull School for Criminology, Sociology and Policing, we continuously evaluate and improve our approach to resettlement and reducing reoffending. We aim to become the prison with the highest number of work opportunities on release, targeting at least 26 prisoners moving directly into employment. The Role As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a key role in building a culture of recovery and wellbeing across HMP Millsike. Reporting to the Connections Health and Wellbeing Manager, you will: Key Responsibilities Partner with healthcare providers to raise awareness of health and wellbeing. Co‑produce and deliver a calendar of prison‑wide health promotion activities. Organise pop‑up health events (e.g., diabetes awareness, healthy eating). Service Delivery Mentor and coach prisoners, creating individual wellbeing plans. Deliver interventions (1:1 and group) that support mental and physical health. Provide wellbeing activities across residential units, including evenings and weekends. Oversee and promote Forward Trusts wellbeing suite (digital and in‑person). Support family‑focused wellbeing initiatives and prison‑wide wellbeing days. Performance and Quality Facilitate interventions to Forward Trust standards. Manage your caseload effectively and meet KPIs. Contribute to multi‑disciplinary reviews and safeguarding processes. Maintain accurate, professional client records. About You We are looking for motivated, compassionate, and professional individuals with a genuine passion for rehabilitation and wellbeing. Essential Experience and Skills Experience in substance misuse, mental health, or related fields. Skilled in risk assessment, care planning, and motivational interviewing. Proven delivery of health and wellbeing interventions in 1:1 and group settings. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively. Excellent communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to equality, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. Flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the service. About Us We are The Forward Trust, a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have worked with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. 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. Benefits Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simp #J-18808-Ljbffr