Supporting People on Probation Navigator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Trust in Norfolk is seeking a compassionate Navigator to support adults on probation, helping them make positive changes and understand factors contributing to offending.

You will build trusting relationships, deliver 1:1 and group interventions, and work with Probation Practitioners to create action plans while keeping accurate records.

A full UK driving licence is desirable; enhanced DBS checks are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in probation, prisons, policing, courts, psychology, counselling, education, social services, health, social prescribing or foster care would be beneficial.
• We welcome transferable life experiences from other backgrounds.

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 lifestyle, relationships, emotional wellbeing and factors contributing 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.
• Supporting Service Users to access health, wellbeing and other essential services.
• Helping people overcome social exclusion and build positive connections in their communities.
• Taking part in practical and community-based activities and projects.
• Keeping clear, accurate and up-to-date records of all contacts and interventions.
• Ensuring all support is delivered safely, professionally and in line with the individual’s sentence conditions.
• Making every contact count and helping Service Users move forward to another life.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Rapport building

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

We’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join our Supporting People on Probation Team in Norfolk as a Supporting People on Probation Navigator.

At Forward Trust, we believe that another life is possible. Whatever someone’s past, we believe they can make positive changes and build a fulfilling future. If you’re passionate about helping people move forward, this could be the role for you.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives.
• Someone who believes that everyone has the potential to turn their life around, whatever their past.
• Someone who is confident building positive relationships and rapport with others.
• Someone who is empathetic, non-judgemental and able to support people with a range of needs.
• Someone with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is motivated, reliable and able to take responsibility for their work.
• Someone who can work well with colleagues and external professionals.
• Someone who can maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Someone who is willing to learn and engage with training and support.
• Experience in probation, prisons, policing, courts, psychology, counselling, education, social services, health, social prescribing or foster care would be beneficial.
• We also welcome people who can bring transferable skills and valuable life experience from other backgrounds.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, as travel between venues is essential.

What you will be doing

• 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.
• Supporting Service Users to access health, wellbeing and other essential services.
• Helping people overcome social exclusion and build positive connections in their communities.
• Taking part in practical and community-based activities and projects.
• Keeping clear, accurate and up-to-date records of all contacts and interventions.
• Ensuring all support is delivered safely, professionally and in line with the individual’s sentence conditions.
• Making every contact count and helping Service Users move forward to another life.

All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6- 16 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.