Job Title: Bank Support Worker (Criminal Justice)
Location:Birmingham/ Sandwell/ Solihull
Salary: £ 12.14per hour - Sleep in allowance paid additionally
Contract type - Permanent
Working hours - Bank / Casual
About the role
As a specialist Bank Support Worker you will be based across Birmingham/ Solihull and Sandwellaccommodation projects supporting homeless ex-offenders. You will be part of two highly successful and experienced teams with opportunities to work in the community to support ex-offenders within their own tenancies.
The role is to provide person centred and client led support to resettle clients back into the community; leading to fulfilled lives, improved life choices, a reduction in offending and safer communities - working closely with West Midlands Police and the National Probation Service
Our clients have diverse range of support needs therefore it is an essential element of this role that you have experience and/or relevant knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people and how these needs can be met.
By delivering one to one support the post holder will provide the right environment and opportunities to ensure clients settle within their temporary and permanent accommodation and work towards independent living through a structured resettlement package. The post holder is required to take responsibility for completing all essential support and risk management tasks whilst maintaining Professional Boundaries, Confidentiality and network with external agencies (incl. Police and Probation) to achieve client goals and outcomes.
- Our staff safety comes first, our enhanced security policy and measurements ensure that all Staff is protected during their shift.
Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.
About you
We need someone who is able to work within a small team as well as being a lone worker. You will have knowledge and experience working with vulnerable groups. It is desirable you have worked within the criminal justice sector but not essential. The post holder must demonstrate ability and confidence working with challenging individuals. Organised and methodical in delivering service excellence using procedural and legislative frameworks.
Demonstrate sustained levels of personal initiative to be creative and innovative and deliver effective service solutions. You will be able to manage conflicting priorities and a busy schedule of short, medium and long term activities. The post holder will prioritise and deliver against objectives. You will be proficient in using Microsoft Office packages and maintaining accurate written records.
Essential Criteria:
- Full Driving licence and access to a car.
- Will be required to travel and work across all sites within the service delivery area, as well as to other GreenSquareAccord sites for meetings, training etc.
About us
GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year - GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or is part of the criminal justice system.
Our purpose
We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.
Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care or support which helps someone to live an independent life.
Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.
Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
- We believe our customer is everything
- We are one team
- We are supportive and caring
- We are business-minded for social purpose
- We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this role please email a copy of your up to date CV to recruitment@greensquareaccord.co.uk.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
