Release Engagement Practitioner
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR3 2JH
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Release Engagement Practitioner: This role requires supporting people primarily in the area of East Lancashire, though will require cover across other...
Reconnect will create an effective link between prison & community in order to:
- increase access & uptake up of healthcare or relevant support services for vulnerable individuals who would otherwise struggle to engage
- reduce health inequalities for prison leavers
- ensure the health needs of individuals who are leaving prison are met
- ensure a safe transition from prison to community-based healthcare & support services & to provide follow-up to ensure engagement is maintained
The post holder will actively engage and work with a number of individuals who are likely to have a wide range of vulnerabilities and complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse problems, mental health, significant risk histories and social exclusion, and who at times may present with extremely challenging behaviours. They will support people to access services for the full scope of vulnerabilities as identified
Please note that hybrid working is necessary due to the area of coverage - involving some working from home and utilising other trust sites as a bases as required
Vetting and Clearances
- LSCFT staff entering the prison and probation estate will be subject to HMPPS security vetting carried out by National Offender Management Service and will be required to undergo Enhanced Level 1 vetting.
- The post holder is also expected to be have Enhanced DBS status.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience
- Level 3 NVQ in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker.
- Require factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within their field of work.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with adults with vulnerabilities e.g. learning disabilities, substance misuse, mental health
- Experience of direct patient care and working with people with complex needs
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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