Caseworker

Hope After Harm; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate individual to join their Family Matters team. This role involves providing critical support to families affected by online paedophile crimes, ensuring they receive the information and assistance they need during challenging times. You will work closely with various professionals, conduct risk assessments, and offer emotional and practical support to help families navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and have the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct support work with vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families during court hearings.
• Manage a caseload of complex adult client cases.

Skills

Direct support work with victims

Assessment and motivational skills

Organising and prioritising skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Sensitivity to cultural differences

Knowledge of civil and criminal options

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

Hope After Harm is an established charity, delivering a range of support services to those who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. We want to see a society where everyone feels safe and can thrive, regardless of who they are and where they come from.

We enable adults and young people in their journey to recover from harm and trauma. Through support, advocacy and education we empower people to rebuild their lives and reclaim their future. We inspire others to do the same, creating safer, more inclusive communities.

Role Description

The Family Matters team provide support and information to the families of men under investigation for online paedophile crimes. They are often the hidden victims, facing multiple problems and isolated from help and support.

This Role will provide support to families of those who receive a custodial sentence, liaise with Police, Probation, Court staff and other relevant professionals while supporting service users attending Court Hearings.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Family Matters Team to deliver outcomes for the Family Matters Programme as agreed with The National Lottery Community Fund.
• To provide information and support at a time of crisis to service users.
• To manage a caseload of complex adult client cases, providing client centred, practical and emotional support.
• To conduct risk assessments / case management.
• To offer information and support to family members regarding the Criminal Justice process during investigation, court hearings, sentencing and beyond.
• To help family members remain informed regarding Child in Need and Child Protection processes.
  
  

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience in direct support work with victims or other vulnerable people including providing emotional and practical support
• Excellent caseworker with good assessment, motivational and empowerment skills
• Organising, prioritising, risk management and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working cooperatively and effectively in a team
• Willingness to be able to work flexible hours when necessary
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including presentation skills
• PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Compassionate towards the individuals the service supports
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in diverse settings and with people with diverse needs.
• Good knowledge of a full range of civil, criminal and practical options available to service users.
• Good knowledge of restorative interventions or ability to learn and use them with appropriate service users.
• Knowledge and skills to operate within a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental, non-directive and confidential support to service users in crisis
• A clear understanding of the gendered nature of some crime types and a clear understanding of how different crime types disproportionately affect different groups of people
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to determine strategies, outcomes and opportunities to develop the role
• Experience and knowledge of exploitation and modern-day slavery, sexual violence and other complex issues.
• Experience of working with diverse groups with multiple complex needs.
• Mental Health Awareness including the impact on an individual and the services available
• Knowledge of domestic abuse.
  
  

Other Essential Requirements

• Be able to travel as required
• Be free from any criminal conviction which would conflict with the responsibilities of the post
• Must have the right to work in the UK
  
  

Home after Hope is an equal opportunities employer; the aim of our policy is to ensure no job applicant is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. We do not disbar applicants with criminal convictions and are mindful of the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974