Support Worker Criminal Justice System

CONTEXT OF ROLE

Progress To Change runs two Approved Premises (formerly known as Probation and Bail Hostels) in Leeds. Ripon House provides a service for women offenders and Cardigan House works with male offenders. Both Approved Premises (AP) operate alongside the National Probation Service (NPS) Approved Premises. Nationally there are fourteen APs that are independently managed. All APs operate to a national agreement / rules.

APs provide three inter-related functions, public protection, rehabilitation and residential services. APs mainly accommodate those on licence following release from custody. APs deliver an enhanced regime. This focuses on purposeful activities linked to resettlement and based on an understanding of desistence research. Activities are based on the nine resettlement pathways, which are underpinned by engagement and the case manager relationship. All APs are in the process of becoming Enabling Environments. Ripon House has the EE Award. We do not do any personal care or restraint. All service users must be independent and able to manage themselves.

If you are passionate about working with women in the Criminal Justice System and you are resilient with a mature outlook, and want to work in a residential setting that provides an opportunity to support and make a real difference to those released from custody, then the Support Worker job could be ideal for you. It is also a pathway to gain experience if you are thinking of a career in Criminal Justice.

We are currently seeking two permanent Support Workers for Ripon House and due to the nature of the post we can only accept applications from women.

The work can be challenging but is also rewarding. If you like engaging with people, enjoy problem solving and are motivated, assertive and enthusiastic, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

You must be at least 18 years old, have 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths and / or some paid or voluntary experience of working with people, particularly disadvantaged groups. Above all you must enjoy working with and motivating people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,829.00-£27,392.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/11/2023
Expected start date: 17/06/2024