We're on the lookout for a new member of our team, a new member of our Executive Team, and someone that is going to be part of a key part of this inspirational organisation, We Are Survivors.
Could you be our new Criminal Justice Services Director?
Are you the person that wants to lead an amazing team of therapists working both outside in the community and inside prison and secure settings?
Do you want to inspire a team of ISVAs, the first male-focused ISVA team in the UK, to do more for those victims/survivors in the criminal justice process as the system across England and Wales is straining?
Do you, like us, think that every person has the capacity to create change and so want to be part of an organisation that is not only groundbreaking but now the largest male victim/survivor organisation in the UK?
The Criminal Justice Services Directorate is an incredibly important part of our organisation, delivering services in the community and in secure settings including Prisons, with a range of individuals and groups that have all been impacted by sexual harms (including sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation) alongside the impact on their families and friends.
Main duties of the job
This role is one that will give you the opportunity to use your:
* strategic planning skills;
* systems leadership experience;
* people management and influencing; and
* governance and performance leadership.
You’ll work with the Community Services Director and the Operations Director, and alongside the Deputy Chief Executive Officer to be part of the Executive Leadership team; whilst supporting and working with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure we make our vision a reality.
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
To provide the organisation with clinical and strategic operational governance and accountability for all Criminal Justice Services, meeting the organisation's charitable aims and objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To govern and be accountable and responsible for all Criminal Justice Services at We Are Survivors.
* Support the Chief Executive Officer in contact with the Board of Trustees, providing individuals with the relevant information to undertake their legal responsibilities as a Trustee / Non-Exec Director.
* Maintain a high level of working knowledge and intel with regards to function-specific policy at local and national levels.
* Support the development and implementation of the organisational culture.
* Support the development and implementation of all operational business plans across the organisation but focusing particularly on the Criminal Justice Directorate.
* Provide support and counsel to the Services Management team, whilst taking overall clinical governance responsibility for the Criminal Justice Directorate services workforce.
* Support the identification, design, and development of grants, tenders, and funding opportunities.
* Lead the development of grant returns and data reports for dissemination to commissioners and stakeholders.
* Provide spokesperson duties for the organisation's communications activities.
* Provide clinical assessment function and direct support to a small caseload to maintain practice.
* Hold responsibility as Mental Capacity Lead within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Mathematics or a numerate subject, e.g. computer science (A-Level/similar or above).
* English (GCSE/similar or above)
* Diploma / Masters in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent); or
* Diploma / Masters in Social Work (or equivalent); or
* Degree / Masters in Psychology (or equivalent with relevant clinical/forensic practice); or
* Diploma / Masters in Mental Health Nursing, General Nursing (or equivalent with relevant clinical practice); or
* Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
* PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
Experience
* Experience of holding a Clinical Governance / Leadership role (or equivalent).
* Practical experience of coaching or mentoring.
* Knowledge and experience of working within Health & Safety guidelines, processes, and legislation.
* Demonstrable experience and understanding of developing customer relationship management systems, membership systems, and of using database information.
* Experience of delivering on an organisational strategy.
* Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
* Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
* Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.
* Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.
* Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.
* Experience of working within the voluntary, community, or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Skills
* Ability to prioritise own workload.
* Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
* Good numerical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
* Ability to design, produce, and interpret data reports.
* Public Speaking.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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