Prison Pre-Release Worker - HMP Bronzefield

Are you a self-motivated individual, with great planning and organisational skills? Do you have the ability to build professional pro-social relationships taking a non-judgmental approach? If so, then we would love to receive your application!
HMP Bronzefield have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Pre-Release Worker to join our team.
In this role, you will support the resettlement and pre-release planning for offenders approaching release from prison. You will work closely with external stakeholders, such as the Probation Service, Commissioned Rehabilitative Services and accommodation providers. You will be responsible for undertaking initial assessments of the needs of the women entering custody, and then signposting them to bespoke services to address their immediate needs and prepare for their release to the community.
HMP YOI Bronzefield is an all-female prison that can hold up to 542 women. Working in a prison might not be what you think. We have a huge range of roles in a dynamic, unique, exciting, challenging but very rewarding environment. We aim to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate, changing lives for the better.
Sodexo Justice delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) based on site. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Provide resettlement and pre-release support for approx. 30-40 prisoners a month. Including both remand and sentenced prisoners.
• Weekly attendance and contribution to the Pre-Release Planning Meeting
• Monthly attendance and contribution to the Through the Gate Strategy Meeting
• Regular attendance and contribution to various internal meetings, including the Public Protection meeting.
• Flexibility and occasional early or late working maybe required.

**Please see attached job description for full role responsibilities**Package DescriptionAnnual Pay: £29,529.24 per annum (made up of £25,800 basic salary plus London Weighting of £310.77 per month) Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
• Free meals and parking on site
• Use of on-site gym and fitness classes
• Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
• Community Online Academy (COA)
• Employee Lottery
• Mental Health First Response Programme
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bupa Healthcare Plan
• Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. All offers are subject to full security clearance checks. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!