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Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist.
We assist public safety employers find the right talent.
RSR Justice is a leading recruitment service provider for the offender management, specialist support and direct supervision roles.
We are working with Recoop to recruit an Older Prisoner Co-ordinator.
Recoop is a subsidiary within in the BCHA Group and a charity in its own right. Recoop aspires to be the leader in the delivery of knowledge and expertise to older people who come in contact with the criminal justice system, supporters and the staff who work with them. We will use the views of the people we work with to influence and direct the services that should be delivered.
Role: Older Prisoner Co-ordinator
Location: HMP Altcourse, Liverpool
Salary: £25,623
Vacancy type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
24 days annual leave plus 1 extra anniversary day per year
Main duties and responsibilities
- To work within the contract, policies, procedures and budgets set by the Recoop Management Team and Board.
- To work closely with the RECOOP Management team to secure the resources for operational delivery.
- Provide person-centred and strength based activities that reflect the rights, preferences and choices of individuals creating an environment that is trauma informed, safe, healthy and maintains the individual’s dignity and well-being.
- Communicate a positive work ethic and team working culture encouraging co-design and co delivery methods.
- Provide excellent customer care and service delivery standards
- Ensure that all files (paper and electronic) are maintained in a meticulous order for audit review purposes and that data is entered into computer systems within 24 hours of any activity, maintaining accurate and complete records.
- Ensure all data and information relating to clients is accurate and shared in the appropriate way with key stakeholders.
- Deliver and collate the agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) as agreed with Recoop Regional Manager.
- Carry out day to day tasks in accordance with Recoop/BCHA stated policies, procedures and regulations to assist the service achieve its compliance obligations.
- Provide an environment that is free from abuse or neglect, observing agreed safeguarding practices; promote and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable women who access the service.
- Support referrals into and on from the service with colleagues, volunteers, peer mentors as appropriate, ensuring standards are maintained and women receive the most appropriate support.
- To identify and source community appropriate agencies and guest speakers to provide information and support for the women and in relation to their presenting needs.
- Work with Regional Managers to ensure the collaborative development of services, effective team working, mutual respect and support to colleagues.
- Working with the Digital and Data Development Officer and Regional Managers within Recoop to develop consistent data, good practice and case studies and quality approaches and structures.
Person Specification
- Educated to at least "A" level, DipSW or NVQ level 3.
- Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline,
- Teaching or training qualifications (Hold or willing to work towards PTTLs).
- Experience of working with older people, individuals in the Criminal justice system or social care setting.
- Experience of collating and monitoring and evaluating performance.
- Experience writing reports, letters and other correspondence.
- High level of IT literacy, including MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience of giving presentations and conducting negotiations.
- Full current driving licence and use of vehicle.
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to RSRTeam
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
RSR Justice is member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Group is an equal opportunities employer.
