Custody Support Worker
Salary: £26,460 per annum + Benefits - Successful candidates are subject to our Development Progression Scale, as well as annual salary reviews
Based at HMP Durham - Multi-site travel required on occasion
What you will be doing:
* Enrolling participants via means of liaison with prison OMU and other key stakeholders
* Improving participants' job-readiness and ability to successfully apply for work on release
* Developing trust-based, positive relationships to provide an appropriate level of ongoing support for a caseload of participants
* Signposting individuals to relevant activities, partner agencies & Peer Mentors
To be successful you will require:
* Experience of working with vulnerable/challenging people, for example people who have complex needs etc
* Strong Communication & Persuasion Skills required
* Presentation & Planning skills are Essential
Benefits:
* 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. We're 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.
We are always keen to learn what neurodiverse colleagues can offer to our contracts, to assist with this we offer a full breakdown of our application, screening and interview process please get in touch via email at alewis@ingeus.co.uk.
Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.
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