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RECONNECT Peer Support Worker

Ad Warrior Ltd

Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will use your own experience to support people leaving prison as they find health and wellbeing services. The role is part‑time in Hertfordshire and suits empathetic people with lived experience of health, substance use or the criminal justice system.

What you'll need

Lived experience of health challenges, substance use, or the criminal justice system
Good listening and communication skills
Ability to build trust and show empathy
Basic IT skills to record notes and use email
Willingness to work part‑time shifts as scheduled

How to boost your chances

Write a short personal statement about how your experience helps others
Highlight any volunteer or support work you have done before
Provide references who can speak about your reliability
Check travel time to Hemel Hempstead before applying
Prepare examples of helping someone access health services

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Job description

RECONNECT Peer Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Salary : £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Do you have lived experience of health challenges, substance use, or the criminal justice system, and want to use it to make a real difference? Forward Trust’s NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service is looking for a passionate Peer Support Worker to help people leaving prison reconnect with vital health and wellbeing support. This is a rewarding, frontline role where your experience, empathy and…