- Support Worker - Criminal Justice
- 30 hours per week
- Permanent
Support Worker – Criminal Justice
Salary: £20,960 per annum (FTE £26,200)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Covering Weston-Super-Mare, Highbridge & Bridgwater
Based from Taunton office
Job Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join a Criminal Justice service supporting adults who have experienced homelessness and are leaving prison.
The role involves providing practical and emotional support to clients with a range of complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, trauma, domestic abuse and ongoing involvement with the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage referrals and complete needs and risk assessments.
- Develop and deliver personalised support plans based on individual needs.
- Support clients to maintain their accommodation and develop the skills needed for independent living.
- Provide advice and guidance around benefits, budgeting, accessing services and accommodation.
- Work closely with Probation, Police and other external agencies to provide effective multi-agency support.
- Ensure clients understand their rights, responsibilities and licence conditions when moving into accommodation.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements.
- Support clients to make positive changes and reduce the risk of repeat homelessness or offending.
- Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
About You:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
- Experience working within housing, homelessness, criminal justice or a similar support setting would be advantageous.
- Confident working with external agencies and multi-disciplinary professionals.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management and person-centred support.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use.
- Business insurance will be required due to regular travel across Somerset.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Blue Light Card.
- Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions.
- Free monthly training and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with strong opportunities for career progression
For more info, please contact
Inca Reynolds on
0117 923 9100 or apply now.