Do you want to be part of an integral team who work with peoplewho’vehad contact with the police, have been arrested, or are likely to enter the criminal justice systemin the near future?
We’relooking for aBerkshireSupport Time & Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Thames Valley Liaison & Diversion Service.
You’reenthusiastic,dynamicand passionate about making a difference to the lives and life chances of young people.You’lldevelop and strengthen links with other stakeholders, such as the youth offending and neighbourhood police teams, and be an advocate for young people.
You will work in police custody, court and the community providing 1:1 person-centred support around anger management, emotional regulation and more, promoting a reduction in reoffending and diverting young people away police contact.
We work across sites in Berkshire. Your base can be flexible, but you will be expected to travel around Berkshire to meet young people. You will be comfortable managing your own workload and working independently.
This is a Monday to Friday, 9-5 role.We'relooking for someone with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience. You might be a recent graduate looking for your first social care job or already be working within the sector. What matters most is your passion and determination to support vulnerable young people. Overseas sponsorship is not available for thisroleand you must have the right to work in the UK.
1. Work alongside Liaison and Diversion practitioners as part of the Liaison and Diversion Team under the direction of the team lead.
2. Work with people who are within criminal justice systemsproviding support with practical concerns or difficulties that might be affecting their health and wellbeing.
3. Provide time limited 1:1 sessionsto peoplewithin the criminal justice systemdelivering psychoeducation that allows the individual and their families to gain a better understanding of the challenges being faced and develop personal coping strategies/mechanisms that aid a greater internal well-being. For example, anger management, emotional regulation, and life skills are just some of the low-level sessions that are offered.
4. Develop links into the community and agencies to enable improved, supported access to services.
5. Operate flexibly countywide in the community, custody suites and magistrates’ courts.
6. To work independently with work managed and goals agreed that are reviewed through regular supervision.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
1.Minimum of 12-18 months relevant work experience in supporting vulnerable clients.
2.NVQ level 3 in health and social care or relevant training to diploma level.
3.A warm personality,good communicationand people skills.
4.Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel across Berkshire asrequired(travel and mileage will be reimbursed in line with our Trust’s policy).
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Louise SmithonLouise.Smith2@berkshire.nhs.uk or07929767593who’llbe delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024
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