Jobs, fresher vacancy - RECONNECT Peer Support Worker • Norfolk

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RECONNECT Peer Support Worker - NorfolkLocation: NorfolkSalary: £24,484 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full TimeClosing Date: 10th December 2025Do you have lived experience of physical or mental ill health, substance use, or the criminal justice system? Are you ready to use that experience to support others as they prepare to return to the community? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.As part of our NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service, Forward Trust proudly recruits people with lived experience. Your insight, empathy and understanding are key to helping individuals reintegrate safely, confidently and with the right support in place.About the RoleAs a RECONNECT Peer Support Worker, you’ll provide personalised, inclusive support to individuals across HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland, HMP Bure, and the wider Norfolk community, with some remote working. From identifying health and wellbeing needs 12 weeks pre-release to offering ongoing support up to six months post-release, you’ll be a vital link between prison and community services.Key Responsibilities Process referrals, complete needs assessments and co-create tailored care plansProvide ongoing pre- and post-release support (up to 6 months) around health, wellbeing and reintegrationManage a diverse caseload and help individuals connect with community healthcare and support servicesAssist with the recruitment and training of prison peer supportersBuild and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies and stakeholdersKeep clear, accurate case notes, assessments, care plans and risk documentationSupport effective referral pathways across prison, healthcare and community servicesContribute to team discussions, best-practice sharing and risk managementMake referrals to the Meet & Greet service and support Meet at the Gate releasesEnsure service users are fully linked with local services ahead of release What You’ll Bring Your lived experience and the ability to use it positively to support othersA compassionate, non-judgemental approach and strong communication skillsThe ability to manage a caseload and build effective relationshipsA commitment to delivering safe, holistic and inclusive support If you’re motivated, supportive and passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to Forward Trust as part of the RECONNECT team.About UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working 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. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Diversity at Forward TrustThe Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.Employee Screening and Eligibility to WorkWe recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/456/reconnect-peer-support-worker-norfolk.html