Unsentenced Criminal Justice Practitioner

5 days ago

Hall, United Kingdom Changing Lives Full time

**About us**

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

**About the Service - Women and Children's Services**

We understand that women and girls have experiences which are different to men and can experience vulnerabilities that are specific to their gender. Childhood abuse and domestic abuse are common features in the lives of the women we support which impact on their health and wellbeing. Underpinning all our services is an in-depth understanding of trauma and a focus on recovery, resilience and community integration.

**About the Job**

Assist women to in identifying their own needs and supporting them to progress using a strength based and trauma informed approach to reduce the likelihood of further offending. Assist with finance, benefits and debts needs and make appropriate referrals where necessary. Assist with obtaining appropriate ID and bank accounts. Make referrals to community floating support provision including Changing Lives specialist support. Undertake Duty to Refer requirements and make BASS referrals as appropriate. Liaise with all Health Care teams in custody. Coordinate the provision of social inclusion support with Community Women’s Specialists. Work with colleagues from within the team to review and monitor individual’s progress against agreed support plans. Be responsible for own caseload but also cover colleague’s workloads as required Promote the programme using branded literature and materials. Build and develop participant’s personal strengths, social networks, and capital.

Identify and build support systems and structures that are responsive to the needs of individuals with different levels of risk, complexity, severity, and strengths. Promote the service & maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders in custody and the community.

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