prisoner coordinator - Service Care Solutions - Social Work : Job Details
prisoner coordinator
Service Care Solutions - Social WorkJob Location : Bootle, UK
OVERALL PURPOSE:
To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Altcourse providing high quality, innovative, holistic, advice and information in a responsive manner ensuring the needs of our service users, who often experience multiple and complex disadvantages are met. Delivering social activity, health and independent living programmes.
Works with:
Older Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staff, Healthcare providers and other agencies within the prison.
Also with:
HMPPS (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers, local authorities and other third sector organisations.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
- Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
- Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.
- Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
- Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
- Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.
- Contribute to innovative service development.
- Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
- Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
- Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
- Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Essential:
- Educated to at least "A" level, DipSW, or NVQ level 3.
- Teaching or training qualifications (or willing to work towards).
- Desirable:
- Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
- Essential:
- Ability to build effective relationships.
- Experience of working with older people, people in Criminal justice, or social care settings.
- Experience of delivering services for older people.
- Experience writing reports, letters, and other correspondence.
- High level of IT literacy and a willingness to learn and use prison and Recoop IT systems.
- Strong motivational skills.
- Desirable:
- Working with people with basic skills.
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
- Skilled in training/coaching/presenting.
- Possess business development skills, identify, and develop potential funding opportunities.
- Evidenced knowledge of the national and local offender management strategies.
- Experience of supporting and motivating others.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on or email
Salary : 25623 - 25623
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