Probation Support Navigator — Empower Positive Change

Forward Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work

Job summary

Forward Trust is seeking a passionate Navigator to support adults on probation in Norfolk. You will build trusting relationships, understand wellbeing factors, and help clients move away from risk situations.

Candidates should be willing to learn, travel between venues, and undergo enhanced DBS checks and vetting. The role focuses on delivering 1:1 and group interventions, developing action plans with Probation Practitioners, and maintaining accurate records while supporting individuals toward

Qualifications

• Experience in probation, prisons, policing, courts, psychology, counselling, education, social services, health, social prescribing or foster care would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, as travel between venues is essential.
• All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults on probation to make positive and lasting changes in their lives.
• Building trusting and supportive relationships with Service Users.
• Helping Service Users understand their lifestyle, relationships, emotional wellbeing and the factors that may contribute to offending.
• Supporting people to move away from relationships and situations that may lead to offending.
• Helping Service Users build and maintain positive relationships with family and significant others.
• Agreeing Action Plans and interventions with Service Users and Probation Practitioners.
• Delivering 1:1 support sessions and interventions.
• Facilitating group interventions and activities.
• Supporting people before and after release from prison.
• Working alongside Probation Practitioners and other professionals.

Skills

Passion for helping

Relationship building

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Willing to learn

Job description

Forward Trust is seeking a passionate Navigator to support adults on probation in Norfolk. You will build trusting relationships, understand wellbeing factors, and help clients move away from risk situations.

Candidates should be willing to learn, travel between venues, and undergo enhanced DBS checks and vetting. The role focuses on delivering 1:1 and group interventions, developing action plans with Probation Practitioners, and maintaining accurate records while supporting individuals toward