Reducing Reoffending Worker

Job type: Sessional

Hours: Adhoc

Salary: GBP11.18 ph

Location: Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield

Enabling social inclusion and reducing crime in England and Wales takes more than good intentions. It takes initiative, creativity, focus and the courage to turn ideas into practical solutions.

These are the qualities that have always set Nacro apart - and which have made us into one of the country's leading social justice charities. They've also made us into a forward-thinking and supportive employer that invests in your ability and helps you reach your aspirations and potential.

Right now, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to support our service users (who have offended) to successfully resettle into the community following release from prison. You will have a passion for helping others and reducing the rate of re-offending within the community.

You will provide both pre and post release information advice and guidance, for multiple pathways, this mainly being accommodation, finance, benefit, debt, employment, training, and education. These will be delivered via one on one sessions or group activities as required. You will also provide outreach work in and around the prison release areas.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Liaising with current and potential agencies in order to generate referrals as required.
• Carrying out initial assessments for potential service users, including any risks in respect of the service on offer.
• Designing and delivering an effective programme, learning or support plan with the service user using specialist agencies as applicable.
• Maintaining contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service.
• Risk assess and take the necessary actions in respect of any activities with service users including personal safety.

A full driving licence and own vehicle is desirable.

A DBS check and prison clearance will be required for this role.

Interviews will be held via zoom

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