Criminal Justice Support Worker - Housing & Rehab

BRC; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Competitive pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Regular supervision and training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

BRC is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults experiencing homelessness in a Criminal Justice context. The role involves practical and emotional support for individuals with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, trauma and licence conditions related to custody outcomes.

Based from the Taunton office, you will travel across Somerset to provide person-centred support, develop tailored plans, and collaborate with Probation and Police to reduce re-offending and homelessness

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Experience working within housing, homelessness or criminal justice settings is 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and complete needs and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver personalised support plans.
• Support clients to maintain accommodation and develop independent living skills.
• Provide advice around benefits, budgeting, and accessing services.
• Work with Probation, Police and other external agencies for multi-agency support.
• Ensure clients understand rights, responsibilities and licence conditions when moving into accommodation.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with monitoring and reporting.
• Support clients to make positive changes and reduce homelessness or offending risk.
• Participate in an on-call rota (out-of-hours).

Skills

Vulnerable adults experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding & risk management

Person-centered support

Job description

BRC is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults experiencing homelessness in a Criminal Justice context. The role involves practical and emotional support for individuals with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, trauma and licence conditions related to custody outcomes.

Based from the Taunton office, you will travel across Somerset to provide person-centred support, develop tailored plans, and collaborate with Probation and Police to reduce re-offending and homelessness