Older prisoner coordinator

This is a permanent role and paying up to 25,623 per annum, prison clearance will be required upon successful hire. 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Lowdham Grange 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.
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.

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:

• Full current driving licence and use of vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outcome-focused - emphasis on action, delivery, results, and performance.
• Work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of issues faced by older people and offenders with complex needs.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)