Buddy Wellbeing coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role that involves coordinating a support worker program within a prison environment. This position requires a compassionate approach to working with offenders and vulnerable individuals, ensuring they receive the necessary support and training. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting equality and diversity, maintaining high standards of care, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the program's effectiveness. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in the criminal justice system, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially in criminal justice.
• Ability to coordinate training and manage programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and management of the Buddy Support Worker programme.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health safety regulations.
• Promote engagement and retention of Buddies through effective support.

Skills

Experience with offenders

Social care experience

Training and supervision

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

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This role is part time 22.5 hours, 3 days per week and paying £25,623 pro rata per annum.

Applying candidates should ideally have experience working with offenders or people in the criminal justice system, older people or people in a social care setting.

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To coordinate the training, supervision and management of the Buddy Support Worker programme at HMP Ashfield, with occasional support in other prisons in the North West covering annual leave or sickness.
To provide high quality, innovative, holistic, responsive support, advice and intervention to ensure the needs of those who have health and social care needs are supported.

Works with:

Prisoners, Prisons, Local Authority Social Work Teams, Healthcare, Education, Probation and other voluntary/third sector agencies, in addition to Recoop & BCHA Teams.

Key responsibilities:

• To work within the Contract, policies, procedures and budgets set by the Recoop Board.
• To work closely with the Prison Service Quality Manager and Recoop Management Team, supporting the development and delivery of work-streams during the contract period.
• To recruit, plan, and deliver the Buddy Support Worker programme of training to prisoners, using available modules and resources, providing a consistent, quality service.
• To ensure organisational and individual statutory responsibilities regarding safeguarding children and vulnerable adults are met.
• To promote engagement and retention of Buddies through delivery, observations, and supervision, providing support and follow-up training as needed.
• To adhere to all prison health, safety, and risk requirements, including risk assessments of course delivery and Buddy engagement, in line with Prison Service Instructions (PSIs) and procedural requirements.
• To promote equality and diversity and maintain appropriate Buddy conduct throughout all delivery and engagement activities.
• To schedule monthly Buddy Forums for sharing good practice and raising concerns; bi-monthly forums should include training opportunities aligned with the contract.
• To support prison and local authority staff in understanding the training aspects and the importance of their involvement in supporting the programme.
• To work alongside nominated Wing Officers and Managers to enable them to support the Buddies on a daily basis.
• To maintain accurate and complete records (both paper and electronic) for audit purposes, ensuring all client data is accurate and shared appropriately with key stakeholders.
• To collaborate with the Data Manager and other partners within Recoop to develop consistent data and quality approaches and structures.