Interventions Alliance is an award-winning organisation that provides high-quality residential support, transformative behaviour change programmes, and ground-breaking research to help people to overcome challenges and create lasting positive change in their lives and communities.
We have a fantastic opportunity in a Criminal Justice Approved Premises for a Criminal Justice Residential Support Worker who has excellent communication skills and empathetic ability to create and maintain effective relationships with women returning to the community from prison.
As a Residential Support Worker you will join a designated Criminal Justice Approved Premises for up to 26 women, supported by a specially trained all-women workforce! You'll provide support for women either returning to the community after serving time in prison or who have been given a residential requirement as part of a community sentence.
Working as the Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering structured activities and skills sessions to supervision and maintenance of discipline, you will provide a safe and supportive environment to allow residents to re-integrate smoothly back into the community.
As a successful candidate will ideally have worked in a residential setting or have experience working within the criminal justice sector. However, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box, just so long as you are confident and are comfortable working with a diverse range of people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances.
This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to support and encourage residents back into the community with the skills and confidence they need.
Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted by women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver daily structured living skills sessions plus leisure and creative activities
* Provide support to enable residents to deal with problems and become independent
* Assist with the induction of new residents to ensure their familiarity with the environment and understanding of rules and policies
* Maintain an active presence in the Approved Premises at all times during the shift, including undertaking regular inspections of the building
* Report any significant changes or key information relating to residents and escalate any matters of concern
* Act as Fire Warden and First Aider on duty
* Maintain records and files as required
* Demonstrate empathy, with the ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with good listening skills
* Input and maintain computer-based information systems in an accurate and timely manner
* Exercise authority and reinforce boundaries in an appropriate manner
* To work on own initiative and be able to cope with stressful situations
* Hours: Permanent, Full-time - working a shift pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off, rotating 2 x 08:00 - 20:00 and 2 x 20:00 - 08:00, 12 hours per shift.
Essential Requirements:
* Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted by women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* An understanding of safeguarding
* Able to work alone, without guidance
* Being empathetic, with the ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
Desirable Requirements:
* Previous experience of working within a residential setting and/or working with women
* Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to support, motivate and change behaviour
* An understanding of factors relating to multiple, compound needs
* Knowledge and experience of the work within the Criminal Justice System
Benefits:
* 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* 2 paid Volunteer Days
* Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
* Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual salary review
* Refer a friend scheme
* Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
* All meals provided while on shift by our in-house cooks
Closing Date: 22nd May 2025