Join The Forward Trust and make a real difference. We deliver integrated clinical and psychosocial substance misuse services across Surrey Prisons, working in close partnership with NHS healthcare providers. Our trauma-informed, gender-responsive approach ensures every service user gets the support they need on their recovery journey.

About the Role:

As a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-orientated services to women aged 18+. Working on-site at HMP Downview, Sutton, your role will involve:

• Managing a caseload with a person-centred approach
• Conducting assessments and co-producing care plans
• Delivering structured 1:1 sessions and facilitating group work
• Providing harm reduction advice and support
• Performing second signatory duties
• Supporting release planning and community reintegration
• Accurately recording data and outcomes to measure success

Requirements:

• Experience or interest in working with individuals affected by substance misuse or low-level mental health needs
• Strong commitment to trauma-informed and gender-responsive practices
• Ability to work collaboratively across prison, healthcare, and mental health teams
• Willingness to work weekends on a rota basis
• Commitment to completing the Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development Programme (DAWFDP) within 12 months

Be part of a service that’s changing lives and supporting positive futures.

Please note Surrey Health & Wellbeing Practitioners are now working 37.5 hours as a 12-month ‘New Era’ pilot scheme. This will be reviewed in August 2026. 

Please see all details on the job description attached.