Support Worker - Criminal Justice

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.

• 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.

• 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