Support Engagement Worker

We are currently recruiting for talented, ambitious and caring Engagement Support Workers to join our services supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, SIG Penrose will be providing supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for experienced staff who have the skills and ability to support and engage residents with a non-judgemental attitude within an enabling environment.

Your role will be based in Lewisham supported housing accommodation sites with the possibility to work across locations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- To be creative in involving the service users in meetings which ensures they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
- To support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
- As part of service users support plan, to liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
- Understanding of Risk Management within a Criminal Justice environment
- Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
- Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
- Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
**Experience Required**:

- A degree in psychology or equivalent / NVQ / Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care / Community Justice or professional equivalent
- A good working understanding of personality disorders and models of treatment intervention especially when working with vulnerable individuals
- Experience in risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals who may have mental health issues / substance misuse / challenging chaotic behaviours
- Experience of successful reintegration of service users into the community
**Why work for us**:

- Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
- Access to employee assistance programme
- 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
- Medi-cash which includes the following:

- Discount gym membership
- Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
- Dental treatment via NHS or Private
- Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
- Life Assurance
If you wish to work with this challenging yet rewarding client group then this could be a perfect opportunity for you
- All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS and provide employment references covering 5 years period including one from your most recent employer._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,865.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)