CFO Evolution - Custody Support worker - (South West)

Seetec Business Technology Centre; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community services provider in Hounslow seeks a Custody Support Worker to provide motivational support and guidance to participants in a correctional setting. The successful candidate will help overcome obstacles to maintaining engagement and facilitate pre-release preparations for smooth community reintegration. Experience in probation or social care is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 and various benefits, including annual leave and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual salary review

Free access to Benefit Hub

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of participants is desirable.
• Knowledge of electronic data management and experience in target-driven environments required.
• Excellent communication skills are needed to engage positively with participants.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual and team performance targets for case management.
• Collaborate with mentors to manage caseload and connect participants to resources.
• Ensure effective case management and safeguarding of adults and children.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate participants

Knowledge of electronic data management

Education

IAG Level 3

Job description

Job Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Custody Support Worker to join our CFO Evolution team.

You'll be required to carry out tasks for a caseload of participants in a correctional setting, starting with the first engagement and evaluation.

Participants will receive motivational support and guidance to help them stay engaged throughout their sentence. You will provide both group work and one-on-one interventions to help participants overcome obstacles and reintegrate into their communities, including facilitating efficient pre-release preparations for seamless community integration.

Our successful candidate will ideally have experience in probation/social care or within the criminal justice sector. However, we value confidence and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, coaching and mentoring effectively.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on participants' lives!

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) along with benefits:

• 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 3x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub, providing retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and voluntary benefits

If interested, please apply via the link below to upload your CV. For further information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.

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Location: South West

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Key Responsibilities

Meet individual and team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.

Collaborate with peer mentors and/or mentors to manage your caseload effectively and connect participants with resources for housing, substance use, physical and mental health.

Contribute to a learning environment that enables colleagues to develop skills and share best practices.

Ensure effective case management and risk coordination, focusing on safeguarding adults and children, including timely notification of concerns and adherence to policies and procedures.

Ensure all contractual targets are met.

For full job description, follow the link: Support Worker

Skills and Experience

IAG Level 3 - desirable

Experience managing a caseload of participants - desirable

Knowledge of electronic data management and experience in target-driven environments

Excellent communication skills, able to relate to people at all levels

Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals

Additional Information

Seetec's Communities and Education Division is part of the Justice and Social Care sector, delivering tailored support across various contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, and Wellbeing services.

We aim to help individuals build better futures, overcoming barriers and promoting reintegration and desistance from offending.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, requiring a DBS check for applicants. We support ex-offender recruitment and uphold equal opportunities regardless of background.