THE FORWARD TRUST
24,000 per year
Cardiff
Full-time
2nd December 2025

We’re looking for a dedicated Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our integrated healthcare team, supporting prisoners aged 18+ with drug, alcohol, and low-level mental health needs.

You’ll deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions, from 1:1 sessions to group programmes, helping individuals prepare for release and reintegrate into the community with confidence and support.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver structured 1:1 and group sessions for substance misuse and mental health
  • Create and manage care plans, assessments, and harm reduction strategies
  • Work closely with housing, employment, healthcare, probation, and more
  • Support smooth transitions from custody to community
  • Keep accurate records to track outcomes and meet KPIs

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a structured setting
  • A collaborative, person-centred approach
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Fluency in Welsh (essential)

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives every day
  • Work in a varied, fast-paced environment with real impact
  • Access training, development, and progression opportunities

Early applications are advised, due to high demand we reserve the right to end this advert early should we find a suitable candidate

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