Langley has a fantastic opportunity for an organised, creative, and client focussed Approved Premises Sessional Worker with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our busy and friendly team in Bradford. This role is a permanent part time role working 12.5 hours per month (with the option to work over these hours as overtime). The successful candidate will receive a salary of £1,877 per annum. This is an ideal role for someone with experience of working within the criminal justice system in the UK.
Box Tree Independent Approved Premises is primarily for offenders who have been released on licence through the criminal justice sector, and who require a high level of supervision.
We play a crucial role in supporting the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community, to achieve successful resettlement. We assist with the well-being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, helping them to adhere to their license conditions and supporting them to keep themselves and others safe. We regularly carry out inspections, monitor behaviour and positively engage with residents, working closely with colleagues and in partnership with organisations across the criminal justice sector.
REWARDS PACKAGE
• SmartHealth - free online GP service 24/7.
• Up to 30 days (pro rata) annual leave (after 2 years' service)
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flu vaccine vouchers
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support - our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme - can be tailored to meet your individual needs
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Long Service Awards
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support clients to achieve their aims to reintegrate into the community and live independently and crime free.
• Work as a team to provide a safe and engaging home and to model pro social behaviour.
• Prepare for and induct new clients to assist positive outcomes, including assessing clients in prison prior to release and preparing clients for move on.
• Support the delivery of a range of programmes, groups and key work sessions within Box Tree Cottage.
• Keep up to date with client plans and risk assessments.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with colleagues, Offender Managers, PPU, Police and other agencies to monitor and review progress and ensure all relevant parties are aware of key factors.
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Closing date: 22 nd December 2024
We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.
About Box Tree Cottage
Box Tree Cottage Independent Approved Premises is primarily for offenders who have been released on licence through the criminal justice sector and who require a high level of supervision.
We play a crucial role in partnership with criminal justice by supporting the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community, to achieve successful resettlement. We assist with the well-being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, helping them to adhere to their license conditions and supporting them to keep themselves and others safe. We regularly carry out Rehabilitative Activities, monitor curfews, behaviours and positively engage with residents, working closely with colleagues and partner agencies from across the UK criminal justice system and beyond.
About LANGLEY TRUST
For over 65 years Langley Trust has been supporting people with convictions to transform their lives. As a Christian charity working across England, we believe everyone deserves another chance. With a wide range of services - including complex needs care, supported housing, and specialist advice services - our work prevents crime, promotes rehabilitation, and reduces the risks of re-offending.
Diversity and Inclusion is integral to Langley Trust. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
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DISABILITY CONFIDENT
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application.
We're proud to be an Investors in People Gold employer which means we invest in our people. This is a huge achievement as our assessment covers the last 3 years of unprecedented challenges through the pandemic; additionally, Investors in People have raised the bar and acknowledge that it is harder now to secure the Gold standard than in previous years as they want to keep it meaningful.
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and BPSS Vetting is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant's right to work in the UK.