Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their mental wellbeing and overcome complex challenges? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team at HMP Chelmsford.
In this rewarding role, you will work directly with adults experiencing co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues, providing tailored support through both one-to-one and group interventions. You will play a key role in helping individuals improve their wellbeing while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of individuals with complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
- Deliver individual and group-based mental wellbeing interventions.
- Undertake assessments, develop care plans, provide advice and guidance, and make referrals to appropriate services where required.
- Build positive and effective working relationships with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support for service users.
- Attend multi-agency meetings, representing Forward Trust and providing updates on service delivery and outcomes.
- Contribute to achieving organisational and commissioner targets, with a strong focus on measuring positive outcomes for those accessing the service.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all work is delivered in line with professional standards and organisational policies.
About You
You will be a compassionate, organised, and resilient practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have experience of supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance misuse needs and be confident working collaboratively with a range of professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing complex challenges while working within a supportive and dynamic team.
If you are committed to promoting recovery, improving wellbeing, and empowering individuals to achieve positive change, we would love to hear from you.