The successful candidate would be working from a community hub which aims to support People on Probation on a community order or licence to develop social capital through a range of interventions. This role will involve close working with the National Probation Service and partnerships.

You will provide one-to-one and group work support for hub participants to deliver a range of information, guidance and training which contribute to the participants' journey and progression into employment, training, education, and a life free from crime.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with and case manage participants in the hub and provide mentoring, advice and guidance and training interventions to reduce re-offending
• Deliver both group and one-to-one activities including initial assessments, action plans, and progress/risk reviews
• Engage with community, voluntary sector and mainstream training, education and employment support services to ensure that participants are given the support they need to overcome barriers
• Contacting new participants and assisting them to understand the benefits of engaging with the hubs and the support activities and interventions
• Deliver services, both at the hub and peripatetically at other community and voluntary sector venues, to ensure that the service is available across a wider area
• Network, market and promote the service to partner organisations and participants

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Experience of working with individuals with criminal convictions, or those disaffected and marginalised
• Knowledge of the issues affecting the rehabilitation of individuals with criminal convictions
• A warm, approachable empathetic demeanour
• The ability to build a rapport and relationships with participants that supports their progression to education, training and employment
• Good IT Skills
• The ability to work in a target-driven environment, with a focus on the successful achievement of outcomes for participants

My client is offering the following:

• A full time, permanent contract
• A salary ranging from £25,000 - £28,000
• Car scheme
• Pension scheme with a 6% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Smart Spending discounts at over 130 retailers
• Cycle-to-Work scheme and other travel subsidies, including train season tickets
• Valued Star Awards, which acknowledge hard work that goes above and beyond
• Access to an affordable private health care plan
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Death in service benefits

If you are interested in applying for this role please email your CV to Nathan Rothwell at Alderwood Recruitment.