Women's Support Worker

Job Title: Women’s Support Worker

Salary: £13,005 per Annum (£24,394.50 Full Time Equivalent)

Hours: 22.5 Hours per Week

Location: Farida Women’s Centre, Oldham

POPS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

As this role involves working with women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Women’s Support Worker will be responsible for the delivery of support service for women subject to Probation supervision, many of whom will have multiple or complex needs.

The Women’s Support Worker will work closely with Probation Practitioners, the engage women subject to Probation supervision, to undertake support and deliver a range of interventions to address and resolve identified issues and develop strategies to bring about positive changes to their lives.

ACCOUNTABILITY

POPS’ Women’s Support Worker Lead

MAIN TASKS

• To manage and accept mandated referrals from Probation Service.
• Work alongside other agencies who are part of the Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services in Oldham, area e.g., Accommodation providers,
• To deliver advice, support and interventions to women subject to Probation supervision who are resident in the Oldham area.
• Meet contractual KPIs.
• Provide timely and accurate information to Probation Practitioners.
• Provide culturally appropriate support for BAME Women.

• To undertake 1-1 assessments with all women with referred the Farida Women Centre, within the timescales set by The Probation Service national standards
• Carry out needs assessments with each service user using Outcome Star Assessment Tool.
• Produce and agree an individual action plan for each service user.
• To work with each service user to achieve agreed goals, milestones and outcomes by providing a diverse and bespoke range of interventions and support.
• Carry out home visits to service users where required (subject to risk assessment information)

• Co-ordinate service user referrals to partner agencies for specialist interventions, support or activities (i.e., Recovery Services).

• Contribute to MAPPA meetings, Child Protection Meetings, Core Groups and Care Planning meetings by forwarding reports if and when required.
• Maintain up to date case records using Probation service and In House electronic CRM systems.
• Produce a minimum of one written case study per month.
• Work on flexible basis, some evening or weekend work will be required on a rota basis.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by POPS’ line manager.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £13.55 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person