Social Prescribing and Wellbeing Lead

Serco: HMP Ashfield
Permanent, Full Time

Up to £46,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package

Are you passionate about improving people’s wellbeing by connecting them with the support and activities they need?

At HMP Ashfield, an adult male sex offender prison based in Gloucestershire. we’re committed to delivering a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment that supports the needs of prisoners and staff alike.  We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Specialist to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of offender - many facing complex social, emotional, and practical challenges.

About the Role

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess individuals needs, co-create personalised wellbeing plans, and link them to non-clinical community services that promote health and resilience. Your work will focus on empowering people to take control of their health, build confidence, and overcome barriers like social isolation, unemployment, and lifestyle challenges. You will also support the delivery of our local drug strategy, ensuring individuals affected by substance misuse are guided towards appropriate interventions.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct holistic assessments and develop tailored wellbeing plans.
• Connect individuals with community activities such as physical exercise, mental health support, education, and creative therapies.
• Provide ongoing encouragement and monitor progress to ensure lasting engagement.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Advocate for individuals’ needs and promote healthier lifestyle choices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working directly with people in a supportive, enabling, or community-focused role (e.g., health, social care, voluntary sector).

• Experience of managing a caseload and providing 1:1 personalised support.

• Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary/community sector organisations.

• Strong understanding of social determinants of health.
• Experience of supporting individuals affected by substance misuse, with knowledge of related services and interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to motivate individuals facing multiple barriers.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience in social prescribing or case management.
• Knowledge of local health, social care, and voluntary sector services.
• Mental health first aid or motivational interviewing training.

Why Join Us?

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

You will join a forward-thinking, purpose-led team that cares about fairness, safety and rehabilitation. You’ll be instrumental in creating a community where staff and residents feel respected, included and supported.

This is an opportunity to make a real, positive impact in a challenging and rewarding environment. You’ll help some of the most vulnerable members of society improve their wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life through innovative and person-centred support.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.