We're looking for a passionate and proactive Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team at HMP Cardiff on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). This is an opportunity to support individuals on their journey towards positive change, helping them improve their health, wellbeing, and prospects for a successful return to the community.
You'll manage a varied caseload, deliver tailored interventions, and work collaboratively with service users to develop meaningful care and release plans that support long-term recovery and wellbeing.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of service users and coordinating their treatment journeys
- Conducting assessments and developing person-centred care plans
- Delivering structured 1:1 interventions and facilitating group sessions
- Providing harm reduction advice and wellbeing support
- Supporting release planning and through-care arrangements for individuals returning to the community
- Carrying out second signatory duties and supporting clinical services
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies
- Maintaining accurate case records and performance data to meet service targets
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting individuals with complex health, wellbeing, substance use, or related needs
- Strong assessment, case management, and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate change
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach
This is more than a job, it's a chance to play a vital role in rehabilitation, recovery, and reducing reoffending. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, partnership working, and making a genuine impact on people's lives every day.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.