Resettlement Housing Empowerment Worker

7 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction HMP Bronzefield is committed to the safe resettlement of prison leavers. Finding suitable, safe, supportive, and sustainable accommodation is often a challenge for prison leavers and we seek to address this through innovation and partnership with local stakeholders.

The St. Hilda’s House Project is a unique partnership between HMP Bronzefield, St. Hilda’s Church and Hope into Action. The project provides accommodation for a small number of prison leavers from HMP Bronzefield into the local area of Ashford, Surrey.

The St. Hilda’s House project comprises of accommodation in a small house which is owned by St. Hilda’s Church and provides tenancy for 2 women for up to 2 years with the support of a network of church volunteers and specialist guidance from Hope into Action, a leading charity which enables churches to house the homeless.

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**Main Responsibilities**
- Empower tenants to reach their full potential and successfully move on from our house.
- Ensure that all tenants meet their financial obligations to the project.
- Attend tenant casework review meetings and staff supervision meetings.
- To move on tenants and evict where necessary adhering to relevant processes and policies.
- Deliver the relevant eviction paperwork and work with line management if court proceedings are required.
- Support the training of church volunteers.
- To support St Hilda’s Church volunteers to fulfil their roles, keeping them enthused and equipped.
- Lead the assessment and referral process of potential tenants.
- Lead the case work for each tenant.
- Complete relevant paperwork as you work alongside tenants and project volunteers.
- Contribute to and make guided decisions around disciplinary measures required for tenants.
- Keep relevant paperwork and files up to date and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Attend training events at the prison.
- Write end of month reports for Line Manager.

**_ Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements_**.**

**Desirable**
- Experience working with those resettling from prison.
- Experience in planning and coordinating work.
- The ability to complete all mandatory training as required and learning “on the job” to support the job role.
- Experience of working with groups or individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
- An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice.

**Essential**
- Flexible and professional approach.
- Experience of providing housing support and navigating the processes and requirements associated with claiming benefits, housing assistance or other grants.
- 5 GCSE A-C Grade or equivalent.
- Ability to build professional pro-social relationships (with prisoners; with other prison staff; project volunteers, partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the 9 Pathways to Reducing Re-offending (for women).
- Non-judgmental understanding of the life experiences and social problems affecting women in custody and how these also affect their ability to resettle effectively and safely into the community.
- Ability to deal with potentially aggressive/abusive behaviour whilst remaining professional.
- Effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and maintain high standards across all elements of the job.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and on an individual basis.
- Developed communication skills (both oral and written).
- To lone work when necessary and give self-direction within a defined set of parameters.
- To be comfortable attending prayer / thanksgiving / worship events and demonstrate sympathy with the Christian faith.

**Package Description**
£13633.39 per month + £132.6 London Weighting.

**Working Hours**
16.00 hours (Regular Monday - Friday pattern)

**Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer**:

- ** Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts.**:

- ** Sodexo Retirement Plan.**:

- ** Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships.**:

- ** Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company.**:

- ** Community Online Academy (COA).**:

- ** Employee Lottery.**:

- ** Mental Health First Response Programme.**:

- ** Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.**:

- ** Reward and Recognition schemes.**:

- ** Flexible working considered.**:

- ** Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days.**:

- ** Cycle to work scheme.**:

- ** Bupa Healthcare Plan.**:

- ** Life Assurance.**:

- ** Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site.**

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