Probation Support
Salary: £24,570 per annum (Pro-Rata) - Successful candidates are subject to our Development Progression Scale, as well as annual salary reviews
Role: Part Time working (upto 18.75hrs per week)
Based in Gateshead - Due to regular travel the role does require access to transport (i.e. daily commutes, multi-site travel on occasion) - locations may include Ashington, Berwick, Hexham, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields & Wallsend
If successful you will be responsible for supporting individuals prior to and after release from prison, encouraging them stay motivated & comply with any/all probation requirements.
What you will be doing?
- Successfully manage a caseload of Service Users (high level), supporting them throughout every stage of the process
- Assisting Probation Officers & Users on a 1-2-1 & Group basis
- Mentoring, Coaching & Skills Training
- Initial assessment & stakeholder engagement
- Deliver in a variety of venues including Ingeus community venues, Probation Offices & Police stations
To be successful you require:
- Experience of working with vulnerable/challenging people; utilizing strong interpersonal skills supporting individuals with ever-changing complex needs
- Evidence of Case Management (i.e dealing with multiple people, having difficult conversations, providing tailored solutions relating to people with 'lived experience. Successful candidates must be non-judgmental, open-minded and honest when dealing with service-users
- The ability to deliver short and tailored interventions to address barriers within a given timeframe (achieving deadlines and diary & time management experience is highly preferred)
**We are encouraging recent graduates to apply, ideally with knowledge or the Justice System or Criminal Psychology**
At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra
- EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions
- Private Medical Insurance / Life assurance
- Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)
- Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses
- Online discount shopping via Perks at Work
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Travel Season ticket loan
- Long Service Awards
- Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice
- The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insurance
About Ingeus
Ingeus governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. We improve opportunities and help create strong societies where people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive. Were purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions.
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Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.
