Overview:
We are looking for a Reconnect Female Pathway Lead. This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team.
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to bui positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
RECONNECT aims to address the health inequalities experienced by those released from prison. The service starts working with people before they leave prison and continues with this work post release when in the community. Our clients have access to a RECONNECT worker who helps them to make the transition to community-based services that will provide the health and care support that they need. RECONNECT service was first announced in the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) and is the biggest new investment in Health and Justice services for the past six years.
What you will be doing?:
The Female Pathway Lead will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and implementing strategies and programs to create pathways for women to access the Reconnect service. This includes identifying and addressing the unique challenges women face and ensuring equal opportunities are implemented appropriately. The individual will work to create an environment that female clients feel supported and safe using a trauma informed approach.
You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients across custodial and community settings in the East of England. There may be occasions where you could be asked to assist with other establishments and regions, either remotely or in person.
RECONNECT enables service users to access and sustain supportive interventions upon release from prison, whether that be physical or mental health in addition to general well-being support needs. The service will offer signposting, GP referrals, accompanying to appointments, meet and greet at the gate, aftercare support and a connection to the wider Forward community. Following a referral 12-weeks prior to release, the service is to identify our clients needs via a robust assessment and then working in partnership with many agencies to create a bespoke client centred care plan.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
Diversity at Forward Trust
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Please note the closing date for this role is 3rd March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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