Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 3 Engagement worker within the RECONNECT service.
LPTs RECONNECT service works with individuals who are being released from prison or Immigrational removal centres to support access to/ engagement with community services for a range of health and social support needs. Under the supervision of the RECONNECT registered practitioners, the post holder will work in a trauma informed way to provide time limited support to service users, enabling and encouraging them to access services to meet their individual health and social support needs including mental health, substance and/or alcohol use, physical health, neurodiversity, education and employment.
The RECONNECT engagement worker is primarily required to work in the community undertaking short term pieces of work for a period of up to 6 months with individuals referred to them by registered Reconnect practitioners.
The RECONNECT engagement worker is also required to work with service users prior to their release from prison/ immigration removal centres. The RECONNECT engagement worker will work closely alongside RECONNECT peer support workers.
The Service operates across the whole of Leicestershire and Rutland and the successful applicant is required to hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
The Reconnect Engagement Worker will support service users requiring assistance adjusting from prison or immigration removal centre to community life and have identified health need(s) with oversight from a registered practitioner.
The post holder will work within the Reconnect Service and work closely with providers of other services including the Prison Service, Probation and Turning Point to assist the service user they are working with in sourcing a solution to their care/support needs following release. This can include supporting to register/attend appointments or assessments, submit applications or referrals for support and appropriately handover to partner agencies at the end of the planned engagement.
The post holder will need to be able to provide clear advice and support to services users. They will also be required to have a good understanding of the types of support provisions available in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The aim of the Reconnect Engagement Worker role is to improve the journey and outcome for service users as they navigate through their transition from prison or immigration removal centre to community life, to improve co-ordination and access to support services for service users, with a view to improving their wellbeing and independence.
Having a knowledge of the criminal justice system would be beneficial but not essential for this role.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
005216
Job locations
County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building
Glenfield
Leicester
Leicester
LE3 8TB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building
Glenfield
Leicester
Leicester
LE3 8TB
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building
Glenfield
Leicester
Leicester
LE3 8TB
Employer's website
Salary range
- £24,937 - £26,598 per year