Based HMPYOI Deerbolt with travel out of the area (37.5 hours per week)
Up to 8 months maternity leave cover.
Nepacs is a regional charity which supports positive futures for prisoners and their families.
Nepacs has recently been awarded funds to develop an exciting project to improve the resettlement outcomes for care experienced / care leavers within the prison system.
We are seeking to recruit a Resettlement Coach for Care Experienced People, who will work alongside our existing prison-based project team. The successful candidate will hold a small caseload and deliver intensive support prior to release and also 12 weeks post release in the community (for which travel outside the region will be required). They will also support the delivery of co-production group work sessions and the overall development of new programme resources and materials.
All applicants will have excellent organisational ability, working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications plus exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; some experience of working within the criminal justice system is desirable. Proven knowledge of the care system, a relevant qualification in social care or equivalent and a passion for making a difference are essential.
This contract is to cover maternity leave for a period of up to 8 months and is subject to Prison Service vetting, DBS checks and pre employment checks.
To apply for this job please visit: https://www.nepacs.co.uk/page/job-vacancies
We welcome applications from people from all sectors of our diverse communities and all backgrounds; including ex-offenders (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
Contact
Paula Bolan
recruitment@nepacs.co.uk
The closing date for this job is 3 March 2022 - 12:00pm.