GM RECONNECT Prison Link Worker

The post holder will support individuals leaving prison setting to enhance their health, wellbeing and quality of life, assisting them to connect with and access health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support.

Referrals will be received from Criminal Justice Agencies, people and families. The focus of the role will be on early identification of need of people who are vulnerable and will struggle to engage with community-based health services, due to comorbid health problems or any single significant health or social care need, that are being released from prison custody. Interconnection with health and community service providers will be a fundamental part of the role along with monitoring and recording service activity and outcomes for individuals and families.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.