Overview
Adults have a proven reoffending rate of 25%. Forward Trust are on a mission to change that because we believe another life is possible. We support People on Probation in
Essex
to successfully complete their Probation Supervision, to stop offending, and to live their potential. Delivering interventions and providing support so that they build relationships with their community, other services, pro social friends, families, and themselves. Building a crime free life stops the cycle of harm. What you will be doing?
We are looking for more people who share our vision to join our
Supporting People on Probation Team
in
Essex
as a
Supporting People on Probation Navigator . You might have worked in prisons, probation, police or the courts before. You could be a psychology graduate, life coach, counsellor or psychotherapist. You might have worked in education, social services, health, or social prescribing, maybe you were or are a foster carer. Perhaps right now you are able to bring different life skills and experiences that are transferable. The important thing is that you really enjoy working with others, are good at building rapport, are passionate about making a difference, and believe that everyone can turn their life around. Our People on Probation Interventions help adult men understand their
lifestyle and associates , their
family and significant other relationships , their
emotional wellbeing , and how to overcome
social exclusion . You will walk alongside them as they
navigate
the consequences of their crimes on their relationships and themselves, leave behind relationships that lead to offending, and repair and build relationships that move them forward to another life. In
Essex , we work alongside the
Probation Service
within the Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow and Basildon probation offices and we also use community spaces like the Gemini Centre in Chelmsford or Carraway House in Basildon. We also work alongside prison Resettlement Teams in HMP Colchester and HMP Chelmsford. A full UK driving license is desirable for this role as travel between venues is essential. It's important work, and with it comes responsibility. You will have close relationships with Probation Practitioners and will agree with them and your Service Users their Action Plans and interventions. These form part of your Service Users enforceable sentence conditions. Some of your clients are vulnerable in their mental and physical health, and for all of them there are consequences if they are unsuccessful. Therefore, you will make every contact matter and keep excellent records. We provide training and support, but we need you to understand and be highly motivated to engage with all aspects of this role right from your application. The Job:
Supporting People on Probation Navigator – Essex. 35
hrs per week. We welcome family-friendly / student-friendly applications / pro-rata applications, state your availability on your application and we can discuss at interview. You will be based within one of the Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow or Basildon probation offices and will also be required to travel to our community spaces like the Gemini Centre in Chelmsford or Carraway House in Basildon and to our prison locations HMP Colchester and HMP Chelmsford. We can discuss your base at interview. Travel between all of these locations is essential. Some interventions may be delivered virtually to meet the needs of the Service User; however, this is an in-person service, and you should expect to attend a work location daily. Some evening work. What we are looking for?
Belief in the ability of anyone to change, that another life is possible. A genuine passion for helping others and an ability to form strong working alliances with Service Users, Colleagues, Probation Practitioners, and all stakeholders. Transferable skills or direct experience of needs and risk assessment, action planning, delivering 1:1 and group interventions, keeping detailed accurate records, safeguarding self and others, taking part in continuous professional development. Trustworthy, a team player, confident and safe when working independently. Creativity, collaboration, and flexibility. Strives to meet and exceed own and shared targets as well as high standards for delivery. What we offer
Salary band of £24,000 – £28,647. Starting salary depending on experience. 25 days annual leave and bank holidays (annual leave rises to 30 days with length of service). 3 additional wellbeing days to be spent by you in any way that supports your health, no questions asked. 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). Simply Health Benefits (optional). Flexible working options. Bluelight Card eligibility. Season Ticket Loan Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Electric Car / Bike Scheme. Crisis loan. Enhanced sick pay policy.
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Adults have a proven reoffending rate of 25%. Forward Trust are on a mission to change that because we believe another life is possible. We support People on Probation in
Essex
to successfully complete their Probation Supervision, to stop offending, and to live their potential. Delivering interventions and providing support so that they build relationships with their community, other services, pro social friends, families, and themselves. Building a crime free life stops the cycle of harm. What you will be doing?
We are looking for more people who share our vision to join our
Supporting People on Probation Team
in
Essex
as a
Supporting People on Probation Navigator . You might have worked in prisons, probation, police or the courts before. You could be a psychology graduate, life coach, counsellor or psychotherapist. You might have worked in education, social services, health, or social prescribing, maybe you were or are a foster carer. Perhaps right now you are able to bring different life skills and experiences that are transferable. The important thing is that you really enjoy working with others, are good at building rapport, are passionate about making a difference, and believe that everyone can turn their life around. Our People on Probation Interventions help adult men understand their
lifestyle and associates , their
family and significant other relationships , their
emotional wellbeing , and how to overcome
social exclusion . You will walk alongside them as they
navigate
the consequences of their crimes on their relationships and themselves, leave behind relationships that lead to offending, and repair and build relationships that move them forward to another life. In
Essex , we work alongside the
Probation Service
within the Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow and Basildon probation offices and we also use community spaces like the Gemini Centre in Chelmsford or Carraway House in Basildon. We also work alongside prison Resettlement Teams in HMP Colchester and HMP Chelmsford. A full UK driving license is desirable for this role as travel between venues is essential. It's important work, and with it comes responsibility. You will have close relationships with Probation Practitioners and will agree with them and your Service Users their Action Plans and interventions. These form part of your Service Users enforceable sentence conditions. Some of your clients are vulnerable in their mental and physical health, and for all of them there are consequences if they are unsuccessful. Therefore, you will make every contact matter and keep excellent records. We provide training and support, but we need you to understand and be highly motivated to engage with all aspects of this role right from your application. The Job:
Supporting People on Probation Navigator – Essex. 35
hrs per week. We welcome family-friendly / student-friendly applications / pro-rata applications, state your availability on your application and we can discuss at interview. You will be based within one of the Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow or Basildon probation offices and will also be required to travel to our community spaces like the Gemini Centre in Chelmsford or Carraway House in Basildon and to our prison locations HMP Colchester and HMP Chelmsford. We can discuss your base at interview. Travel between all of these locations is essential. Some interventions may be delivered virtually to meet the needs of the Service User; however, this is an in-person service, and you should expect to attend a work location daily. Some evening work. What we are looking for?
Belief in the ability of anyone to change, that another life is possible. A genuine passion for helping others and an ability to form strong working alliances with Service Users, Colleagues, Probation Practitioners, and all stakeholders. Transferable skills or direct experience of needs and risk assessment, action planning, delivering 1:1 and group interventions, keeping detailed accurate records, safeguarding self and others, taking part in continuous professional development. Trustworthy, a team player, confident and safe when working independently. Creativity, collaboration, and flexibility. Strives to meet and exceed own and shared targets as well as high standards for delivery. What we offer
Salary band of £24,000 – £28,647. Starting salary depending on experience. 25 days annual leave and bank holidays (annual leave rises to 30 days with length of service). 3 additional wellbeing days to be spent by you in any way that supports your health, no questions asked. 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). Simply Health Benefits (optional). Flexible working options. Bluelight Card eligibility. Season Ticket Loan Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Electric Car / Bike Scheme. Crisis loan. Enhanced sick pay policy.
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Industry:
Non-profit Organization Management
Specialties:
Addiction, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Criminal Justice
Employees:
501-1,000
Founded:
1991
Address:
170 Kennington Lane, London, Greater London, GB, SE11 5DP
We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime or addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 30 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.
