prisoner coordinator

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Altcourse providing high quality, innovative, holistic, advice and information in a responsive manner ensuring the needs of our service users, who often experience multiple and complex disadvantages are met. Delivering social activity, health and independent living programmes.

Works with:

Older Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staff, Healthcare providers and other agencies within the prison.

Also with:

HMPPS (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers, local authorities and other third sector organisations.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Service Delivery and Support:
   • Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
   • Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
   • Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.
2. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
   • Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
   • Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.
3. Strategic and Technical Contributions:
   • Contribute to innovative service development.
   • Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
   • Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
4. Management and Compliance:
   • Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
   • Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
   • Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Essential:
  • Educated to at least "A" level, DipSW, or NVQ level 3.
  • Teaching or training qualifications (or willing to work towards).
• Desirable:
  • Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Essential:
  • Ability to build effective relationships.
  • Experience of working with older people, people in Criminal justice, or social care settings.
  • Experience of delivering services for older people.
  • Experience writing reports, letters, and other correspondence.
  • High level of IT literacy and a willingness to learn and use prison and Recoop IT systems.

• Strong motivational skills.

• Desirable:
  • Working with people with basic skills.
  • Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
  • Skilled in training/coaching/presenting.
  • Possess business development skills, identify, and develop potential funding opportunities.
  • Evidenced knowledge of the national and local offender management strategies.
  • Experience of supporting and motivating others.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on or email