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Health and Wellbeing Practitioner – Forward Trust (HMP Millscare, East Riding of Yorkshire)
Location
East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary
£26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date
9 July 2026
About the Role
Forward Trust is seeking a passionate and motivated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join their Connections Team at HMP Millscare.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) offering a unique opportunity to support prisoners in improving their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, building resilience, and fostering healthier lifestyles that can be sustained post-release.
You’ll work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals, peer mentors, and external partners to create a positive and recovery-focused environment.
Responsibilities
As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, your core duties will include:
- Delivering 1:1 support, group interventions, and wellbeing workshops
- Coaching and mentoring service users to achieve sustainable, positive change
- Supporting and developing Prisoner Health and Wellbeing Champions
- Promoting healthy lifestyles, recovery, and wellbeing across the prison
- Organising health promotion events and awareness campaigns
- Building strong partnerships with healthcare, mental health, and substance misuse services
- Supporting the delivery of a varied programme of wellbeing activities, including evenings and weekends
- Maintaining accurate records, care plans, and case management documentation
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Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about health, wellbeing, and recovery
- Has strong interpersonal skills, confident in building positive relationships and motivating others
- Can deliver both 1:1 and group-based interventions effectively
- Is organised, proactive, and capable of managing a varied caseload
- Thrives in a multidisciplinary environment
- Is dedicated to safeguarding, inclusion, and person-centred support
At Forward Trust, you’ll be part of a team driving healthier futures for individuals in custody and helping them on their road to recovery and resettlement.
Why Join Us?
Ready to make a difference? Join us and help create a healthier, more positive future for those in our care.
Important Notes
- All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) security vetting, which may take up to 5 months. Offers are dependent on successful completion.
- If you lived overseas within the last 5 years, checks may take longer.
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About Forward Trust
We are a social enterprise with charitable status, dedicated to breaking the cycles of crime and addiction. For over 25 years, we’ve worked with individuals across the country to help them build positive, productive lives.
Our mission:
"Anyone is capable of lasting change."
Benefits
Forward Trust values both its cause and its employees, providing:
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Flexible working arrangements
Career Development & Rewards
- Training and development opportunities
- BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Contributory Pension Scheme, with 9% employer contribution after 2 years’ service
- Criticial Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Support & Financial Wellbeing
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Wellbeing & Perks
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25-30 days annual leave (organic rise with tenure) + Bank Holidays
Unmatched Purpose
- Work towards a meaningful cause while building a career in health, social welfare, and recovery support
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