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ROTL Placement Co-ordinator
HMP Fosse Way, Leicestershire, LE18 4TN
Permanent (Full-Time, 40 Hrs) Monday – Friday.
Salary
- £23,000
- £30,000 depending on experience per annum plus Serco benefits.At HMP Fosse Way, there are 1x vacancies for ROTL Placement Coordinators, who will be responsible for securing and enabling ROTL/Employment opportunities within the local area and securing employee references. They will also co-ordinate access to the £50K apprenticeship levy we have allocated for local employers for the provision of permanent employment positions for prisoners leaving HMP Fosse Way
Main accountabilities:
· Work closely with key stakeholders/departments such as OMU, Industries Workshops, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Probation and Employability organisations to identify prisoners that are suitable and ready for ROTL placements.
· Support departments in completing the process of progressing a prisoner into an identified ROTL placement.
· Co-ordinate access to the £50K apprenticeship levy we have allocated for local employers for the provision of permanent employment positions for prisoners leaving HMP Fosse Way.
· Liaise with agencies such as New Futures Network and the local Employment Board to build and grow relationships with local and national employers of ex-offenders willing to take prisoners on ROTL placements.
· Manage and build relationships with businesses and organisations providing ROTL placements, ensuring we are being responsive to their needs and supporting any issues being addressed in a timely manner.
· Support prisoners engaging with ROTL placements on a 1-1 basis, acting as a conduit between departments / stakeholders both internally and externally.
· Build positive case studies of prisoners successfully engaging with ROTL placements to encourage new businesses to engage in the ROTL process.
· Work alongside Employability providers to support the transition of ROTL opportunities into real employment outcomes upon release.
· Work flexibly both within HMP Fosse Way and out in the community, to support successful ROTL placements.
What you will need to do the role
· Experience of working with prisoners, either in an operational or non-operational capacity.
· An understanding of supporting prisoners / ex-offenders into work / placements / training opportunities.
· Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written.
· Ability to work well with different departments / providers.
· Passionate about supporting positive rehabilitative outcomes for prisoners.
Desirable-
· Experience / understanding of managing a caseload of prisoners / ex-offenders.
· Experience of working with prisoners upon release ‘through the gate’.
Why Serco
· Meaningful and vital work – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.
· A world of opportunity
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. · Great people
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer:
· Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
· Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
· Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
· Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
· Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
· ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
· Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
· Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .