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 or email