Project Worker (Violence Reduction Remand TTG)
Project Worker (Violence Reduction Remand TTG)
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Job Description
Join Catch22 as a Project Worker supporting service users in remand transitioning from custody to the community across London with regular work at HMP Wandsworth and HMP Pentonville. This role involves providing practical and emotional support to individuals during a critical time helping them to navigate the complexities of remand status and reduce violent behaviour.
You will:
- Build and establish relationships with prisoners and provide mentoring tailored to their specific needs.
- Conduct pre- and post-release support helping individuals transition to the community effectively.
- Develop and implement action plans assisting with housing appointments and employment opportunities.
- Deliver group sessions focused on life skills coping strategies and motivation.
- Collaborate with prisons probation services and community organisations to create a cohesive support framework.
This is a varied role requiring adaptability to custodial and community environments alongside a commitment to building safer communities.
Qualifications :
Essential:
- Relevant experience in community support or mentoring especially with high-risk or challenging individuals.
- Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system safeguarding and support systems (housing employment finances).
- Excellent communication problem-solving and advocacy skills.
Desirable:
- Qualifications in youth justice criminology or related fields.
- Experience in delivering one-to-one and group interventions.
Additional Information :
Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Information Pack to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process please see our contact information on the Candidate Help Page. Please use reference REF3522A in your message so that we can identify the opportunity.
Contract: Permanent
Hours & work pattern: Full time 38 hours per week.
Salary: 31200
Location: HMP Pentonville
Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised. Where a deadline is advertised Catch22 reserves the right to withdraw the post from advertisement without notice.
Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check police vetting check and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.
Proactive Recruitment Strategy: We are proactively recruiting to build a pool of pre-cleared candidates for future vacancies for some of our opportunities. While we may not be able to offer an immediate role successful applicants will undergo all relevant pre-employment checks enabling them to join our workforce promptly when a position becomes available. This approach is based on expected leavers over the coming 3 month period and ensures a smooth transition into the team as opportunities arise.
To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role submitted applications must contain a CV satisfactory responses to the screening questions and information detailing interest in the role to be considered for this position.
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Catch22s Commitment to Opportunity & Progression
At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024 within our Justice Hub we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.
Catch22s Commitment to Ban the Box
Catch22 is proud to have Banned the Box. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead we invite disclosures at interview stage and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see the opportunitity Information Pack for more information.
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Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
Catch22 Justice requests no contact from agencies or media sales
Benefits / Apply for Opportunities / recruitment process / Recruitment Policy / Set up Job Alerts
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
