RECONNECT Engagement worker in Leicester inLeicester PUBLISHED THU 13 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Support people rebuilding their lives after custody as a RECONNECT Engagement Worker for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester (LE3). In this Band 3, permanent, full‑time role (£24,937–£26,598) you’ll work across Leicestershire and Rutland, providing time‑limited, trauma‑informed support to individuals leaving prison or immigration removal centres. The role involves pre‑release engagement, short‑term community work (up to six months), helping people register for health and social care, attend appointments, complete referrals and make warm handovers to partner agencies such as probation, prison services and community providers. You will work closely with registered practitioners and peer support workers to improve wellbeing, independence and access to services. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required; the post is subject to DBS and a six‑month probationary period.

This opportunity suits compassionate carers and people‑centred candidates — particularly women seeking meaningful, hands‑on work that fits around life commitments. LPT is a large NHS trust that values diversity, offers flexible working considerations and a supportive multi‑disciplinary environment where lived experience and strong interpersonal skills are prized. If you want a practical role making a measurable difference in people’s transitions to community life, click the "Apply Now" button next to this advert to proceed. You can also find and track this vacancy on jobsincare.com.