Community Support Worker - (Swindon)

Overview

Job Role: CFO Evolution - Community Support Worker to join our team. As a support worker, you will be expected to do duties for a caseload of participants in a community environment. Starting with the first exchange and assessment with the participant and carry on with them during their sentence by providing guidance and encouraging support. Interventions will be given one-on-one and through group work to assist participants in overcoming challenges, reintegrating back into their communities, and exiting the course. This initiative''s goal is to establish safe spaces where people who have undergone rehabilitation may engage in a range of positive activities that increase social acceptance, improve their general health, and provide them with the skills they need to meet the many obstacles that are faced daily.Additional information: Justice and Social Care division is part of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they face. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our policy statement on Ex-Offenders can be found on our website under “About us.” Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Location: Swindon | Hours: 37 hours per week | Contract: Permanent

ResponsibilitiesMeet individual performance targets and contribute towards meeting team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.

Collaborate with volunteer peer mentors and mentors to manage caseloads effectively and connect participants with housing, substance use, physical and mental health resources.

Contribute towards a learning environment where colleagues develop skills and share best practice, both individually and as a team.

Ensure effective case management and coordination of risk with a focus on safeguarding of adults and children; timely notification of changes in risk to the Probation Service; adherence to systems, policies and procedures to support risk management.

Ensure all contractual targets are met.

QualificationsIAG Level 3 – desirable

Experience managing a caseload of participants – desirable

Knowledge of inputting and retrieving electronic data and maintaining computer-based information systems in an accurate and timely manner; experience in a target-driven environment

Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels and in a variety of settings

Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals

Appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box; looking for someone confident who is comfortable working with a diverse range of people and can coach/mentor them

Benefits£24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the option to buy an additional 5 days)

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee / 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3 x salary life assurance

Annual salary pay review

Refer a friend scheme

Free access to Benefit Hub with retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

How to Apply

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