Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner (More Than My Past Practitioner) - HMP Millsike
| Company: | Forward Trust |
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| Salary: | from £26,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | York, YO41 1FZ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
We're looking for a passionate and motivated More Than My Past Practitioner (Desistance and Wellbeing Practitioner) to join Forward Trust's Connections Team at HMP Millsike. More than My Past is a programme that we are delivering where we offer one-to-one support and workshops that promote personal development and rehabilitation, helping people build a life beyond crime.
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, offering a unique opportunity to support people in custody to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop healthier lifestyles that can be sustained on release.
Working as part of our innovative Health & Wellbeing service, you'll collaborate with prison staff, healthcare professionals, peer mentors and external partners to create a positive, recovery-focused environment across the prison.
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering 1:1 support, group interventions and wellbeing workshops
Coaching and mentoring service users to achieve positive, lasting change
Supporting and developing prisoner Health & Wellbeing Champions
Promoting healthy lifestyles, recovery and wellbeing across the prison
Organising health promotion events and awareness campaigns
Building strong partnerships with healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services
Supporting the delivery of a varied programme of wellbeing activities, including evenings and weekends
Maintaining accurate records, care plans and case management documentation
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
