Support Worker

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Leeds is seeking a Support Worker who is passionate about helping individuals in the criminal justice system. The role involves engaging and motivating residents, ensuring the smooth operation of Approved Premises, and assisting in their resettlement. Candidates should be resilient, enthusiastic, and possess relevant experience. Salary ranges from £26,596 to £29,343 plus unsocial hour uplift.

Benefits

1/3 uplift for unsocial hours worked

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Some paid or voluntary experience of working with people, particularly disadvantaged groups.
• Enjoy engaging with and motivating people.

Responsibilities

• Provide double cover for the Approved Premise according to the rota.
• Ensure smooth operation of the premises with an emphasis on risk management.
• Engage with residents to motivate attendance at appointments and activities.
• Support Case Managers in delivering structured activities.

Skills

Engaging and motivating others to make positive changes

Working with disadvantaged groups

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSE passes including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

If you are passionate about working with individuals in the criminal justice system and you are resilient with a mature outlook and want to work in a residential setting that provides an opportunity to support and make a real difference to those released from custody, then the Support Worker job could be ideal for you. It is also a pathway to gain experience if you are thinking of a career in Criminal Justice. Progress To Change runs two Approved Premises (formerly known as Probation and Bail Hostels) in Leeds. Ripon House provides a service for women offenders and Cardigan House works with male offenders. Both Approved Premises (AP) operate alongside the National Probation Service (NPS) Approved Premises. Nationally there are fourteen APs that are independently managed. All APs operate to a national agreement / rules.

Responsibilities

• To provide double cover for the Approved Premise in accordance with the rota.
• Ensure smooth operation of the premises, with an emphasis on risk management and health and safety.
• To engage with residents and enable and motivate them to attend appointments and activities in order for them to work towards successful resettlement.
• To support the Case Managers in delivering structured activities.

Relevant Experience

• Engaging and motivating others to make positive changes
• Working with disadvantaged groups and people from diverse backgrounds
• Working to procedures / systems to manage risk and ensure safety
• Working as part of a team

Relevant Knowledge

• Knowledge re good communication systems
• Difficulties experienced by offenders and or other disadvantaged groups
• Engagement / pro social behaviour
• Knowledge of diverse backgrounds

We do not do any personal care or restraint. All service users must be independent and able to manage themselves. The work can be challenging but is also rewarding. If you like engaging with people, enjoy problem solving and are motivated, assertive and enthusiastic, this could be a fantastic opportunity. You must be at least 18 years old, have 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths and / or some paid or voluntary experience of working with people, particularly disadvantaged groups. Above all you must enjoy working with and motivating people. The service provides 24 hour support and therefore candidates must be able to undertake the full pattern of shifts which includes, earlies, lates, weekends and waking night shifts.

Salary

Salary: £26,596 - £29,343 plus unsocial per annum. In addition you will be paid 1/3 uplift for any unsocial hours worked (between 10pm and 7am).