Community Key Worker

Archer Resourcing; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women-only organization is seeking a Community Key Worker to provide essential support to female survivors of domestic abuse and women in the Criminal Justice System. In this role, you will assist women during and post-imprisonment, helping them towards a safe and independent life. Candidates should have experience in substance misuse and the ability to manage varied caseloads.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check dated within the last 12 months.
• At least 1 year of experience in substance misuse.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-reach prison service to women via video call/telephone and face-to-face prior to release.
• Meet regularly with women for emotional and practical support.
• Attend probation offices in the region.

Skills

Emotional support

Trauma-informed approach

Independent workload management

Job description

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This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Our client is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to female survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. In your role as a Community Key Worker, you will work with women involved in the Criminal Justice System, including those on Probation in the Community and women being released from prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an in-reach prison service to women via video call/telephone and face-to-face prior to leaving custody, assisting in preparing them for release and meeting them at the gate upon release.
• Meet regularly with women to provide emotional and practical support, adopting a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach to empower women towards an independent, safe, crime-free life, aligned with our client's mission.
• Attend probation offices in the region you cover.
• Review your work regularly, obtaining feedback from clients upon exit and using this to improve services.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check dated within the last 12 months – on the update service? You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process today.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a role within the substance misuse field.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Significant experience working with women experiencing issues related to offending, such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health, or other relevant areas, preferably within a criminal justice setting.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritize tasks, and organize your workload independently, with capability for lone working and remote management.

Working with Archer Resourcing

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We also offer a £250 referral bonus for anyone who may be interested in this role.