Job overview
Have you been to Prison?
Is this impacting your ability to return to employment? Would you like to use your lived experience of Prison to support other people like you to resettle back into the community. If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect (LD&R) and make a real difference as a Prison Resettlement Peer Support Practitioner.
The vacancy is a 6-month fixed term contract to enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience within an NHS Trust/Service.
Written applications will be accepted (CV/Cover letter) - Please contact Deanna Wood (Reconnect Manager) for further information on 0800 197 5542.
LDR is a countywide service to Kent and Medway with the aim of improving service user experience by connecting them with the right service at the right time, potentially reducing rates of reoffending and improving health and social care outcomes for the people that we serve.
We are interested in hearing from applicants who have lived experience of time spent either on remand or serving a prison sentence. Successful candidate(s) will be able to use their life experience to support the engagement of others who may find themselves in familiar life circumstances.
We have a firm commitment to rehabilitation so in order to support your application, please declare all offences for transparency. This will be discussed further for those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
Main duties of the job
Peer support practitioners complement the Trust’s expertise with their own insight, experience and potential to support others.
- You will therefore need to be able to share your recovery journey to motivate and encourage others to reach their full potential.
- You will work alongside our team of practitioners in community support roles.
- You will provide support and advice to service users, screening for any unmet needs to enhance their recovery journey.
- You will initiate and maintain communication with individuals during their time with LD&R, supporting them to find, engage and benefit from the correct community services to address their needs.
- You must be in a positive position of wellbeing/recovery and motivated to take on a rewarding new opportunity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.
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This advert is for Prison Resettlement Peer Support Practitioner with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in Maidstone, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (6-Month Fixed Term Opportunity). The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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