Support Worker - Recovery & Interventions

About the Service/Department

Approved premises prioritise the management of public protection and supporting residents into rehabilitating into a productive lifestyle/future. The aim is to adopt an individualised centred approach tailored to each resident uniquely to enable a proactive lifestyle. Approved Premises (APs) work with high-risk offenders, providing a vital element in public protection arrangements. APs offer a level of contact, support and supervision within the community that is unique within the Criminal Justice System.

About the role

• This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic staff team, playing a key role in pro-social modelling, rehabilitation and community reintegration for those ready to make positive choices
• Working closely with Offender Managers and community services, we provide a stepping stone from prison into the community
• Providing admin and other support to colleagues, particularly in the preparation, facilitation and evaluation of purposeful activities
• Ensuring all tasks detailed on the daily task sheets are carried out
• Following protocols, encouraging compliance and taking enforcement action as necessary, in particular around drug and alcohol testing requirements and curfews

About you

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults, ideally those with experience of the Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge and experience of delivering meaningful interventions to encourage positive change in people
• Knowledge and understanding of the antecedents to, and consequences of, offending behaviour
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with others to provide a flexible and responsive approach
• An understanding of the emotional and behavioural impact of trauma and the ability to work with people who may be display a range of emotions, behaviours and communication challenges
• The ability to work as part of a team, leading by example, taking a pragmatic, hands on approach to practical tasks such as cooking, gardening and other household' chores and leisure activities
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately
• Being optimistic about the possibility of change and peoples capacity to change
• Due to the nature of the role, this post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

Please note if offered a role with Hestia, you will be issued a conditional offer based on satisfactory references and a Basic or Enhanced DBS check.

Disability confident
Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.

Hestia positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. But we particularly welcome individuals from an ethnic minority background and those with disabilities to apply. As an organisation, we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.