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* Ormiston Families – home-based but working out in Suffolk (predominately Ipswich and Lowestoft)
* £20,704 per annum
* 28 hours per week
* Part Time
* Fixed Term until March 2027
* Reference: 0154
* Required as soon as possible
Job Description
As part of the nationalised Probation Service, our Probation Family Services works with ex-offenders across Suffolk and Herts providing a range of support services to help break and reduce the likelihood of the cycle of re-offending through developing and sustaining positive and supportive relationships with their families and or significant others in addition to equipping those we support with the skills to demonstrate responsible and positive parenting behaviours.
You will case manage individuals who are under the supervision of HMPPS Probation having either been sentenced to a community sentence or serving their licence conditions having been released from custody. You will be working with individuals across a spectrum of risk levels, and many will present with complexity of need across a wide range of issues.
In addition, you will be required to work collaboratively with other agencies daily including HMPPS Probation to achieve the overall aims of the intervention(s) with those you are supporting by empowering opportunities for change.
You will be a self-motivated professional with experience of case management of those presenting with complex challenges. Ideally, you will have experience or at least a good understanding of the issues faced by those affected by the criminal justice system. You will strive to achieve quality and tangible outcomes for those we support despite the challenges that can be presented at times.
This is a rewarding role where you can have the opportunity to make a real difference to those we support who often face complex and multifaceted needs by empowering them to achieve and realise positive change in their lives.
You will be home-based but will be required to travel between Ipswich and Lowestoft; therefore, you must have the ability to travel between locations.We can offer you:
* 27 days annual leave (Part-time employees receive a pro-rata allowance according to the number of hours they work per week).
* Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
* Group life assurance.
* Pension, up to 9% employer contribution when matched by employee.
* Employee assistance programme
* The Hive savings platform
* Your Well-being - We have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health.
For more information
To find out more about us, please visit our website (ormiston.org).
For an informal discussion only, please contact the HR team by emailing hr@ormistonfamilies.org.uk.
How To Apply
To apply, please complete your application by visiting our vacancies page (ormiston.org/vacancy).
Closing date: 12pm, 28 April 2025
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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