Essex RECONNECT Service Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom The Forward Trust Full time

Job Title: Essex RECONNECT Service Coordinator

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Essex RECONNECT Service Coordinator. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and inclusive RECONNECT service to clients in HMP Chelmsford being released into Essex.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process referrals and provide updates to referrers on assessment outcomes.
  • Conduct in-depth needs assessments for all suitable referrals.
  • Maintain contact and support to service users as identified in assessments in preparation for and for 6 months post-release.
  • Support the coordinator with the recruitment and training of prison peer supporters.
  • Maintain excellent partnerships with external agencies and key stakeholders.
  • Implement a clear referral pathway including Offender Management in Custody, Family/Self, Prison, and Healthcare.
  • Ensure that a holistic service is delivered safely to our clients in line with individual and team targets.
  • Work closely with colleagues to discuss and share best practice and fully engage with risk assessment processes to deliver a high-quality service safely.
  • Make referrals to Forward Trust Meet and Greet service.
  • Ensure that service users are fully connected with local services in preparation for release into the community.

What We Offer:

  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working.
  • Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional).
  • Season Ticket Loan Scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Crisis Loan Scheme.
  • Electric Car Scheme.
  • 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro-rata'd for part-time employees).
  • Access to Blue Light Card.
  • 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter.
  • Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary).
  • Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria).

About Us:

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years, we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends, and a sense of community.

How to Apply:

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.



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