Supporting People On Probation Navigator

The Forward Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable social enterprise is seeking a Supporting People On Probation Navigator in Southend-on-Sea. In this key role, you will provide personalized support to individuals in the criminal justice system, focusing on their emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and successful integration back into society. The position requires flexibility, with some evenings and weekends involved, as you will liaise with various partner agencies to ensure continuity of care. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking change.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessments and SMART care plans.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and Recovery Agenda.
• Ability to manage caseloads and deliver client-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Personal Wellbeing Services tailored to individual needs.
• Manage caseloads and provide guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with agencies for client transition support.

Skills

Knowledge of issues facing clients in the criminal justice sector

Experience in Personal Wellbeing services

Experience in risk assessments

Experience with psychosocial interventions

Job description

Location:

Southend on Sea

Salary:

Supporting People On Probation Navigator

Vacancy Type

: Permanent, Full Time

We are recruiting for a Supporting People On Probation Navigator in Southend On Sea.

We are Forward, a social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction and to move forward and live fulfilling lives.

We deliver MOJ-commissioned rehabilitative services (CRS) directly for Probation in three key areas: Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Dependency & Recovery. These are delivered in different regions: Accommodation in Wales, Dependency and Recovery in London and Humberside, and Personal Wellbeing in East of England, Sussex, Surrey, and as a subcontractor in Kent and Cheshire.

Our services work with men aged 18+ under probation supervision, supporting them in achieving transformational change, breaking the cycle of offending, and integrating into society long-term.

We have supported thousands to make positive changes and build productive lives with employment, family, and community connections. We believe everyone is capable of lasting change regardless of their past.

Role Responsibilities

You will work within a team of practitioners and subcontractors, delivering Personal Wellbeing Services tailored to individual needs. These include programs in Family and Significant Others, Lifestyle and Associates, Emotional Wellbeing, and Social Inclusion.

The Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will provide client-centered support based on individual requirements. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing advice and guidance, assessing, care planning, and delivering structured 1:1 and group sessions within the Personal Wellbeing Services categories. Transition support from prison to community, involving collaboration with other agencies, is essential to prepare clients for release.

You will contribute to Forward and local commissioners' targets, including measuring outcomes through cooperative relationships with partner agencies.

Flexibility is required, including some evening/weekend shifts and travel to other projects to ensure continuity of care.

All prison-based roles require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting, which can take 3-6 weeks. Offers are subject to vetting clearance.

Checks involve providing information on:

• Personal, financial, police, and criminal history details
• Family members and co-residents
• Associations that may conflict with the role
• Background checks across police systems, credit references, social media, and other agencies

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of issues facing clients in the criminal justice sector
• Experience in Personal Wellbeing or related services such as family, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion
• Experience in risk assessments, comprehensive assessments, and SMART care plans
• Experience with psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing in individual and group settings
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the Recovery Agenda

Additional details are available in the attached Job Description.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, a charitable social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals to break cycles of crime and addiction. For over 25 years, we have helped thousands build positive, productive lives with meaningful employment, family, and community connections. We believe in lasting change for everyone.

To Apply

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