Criminal Justice Practitioner

We have a current opportunity for a Criminal Justice Practitioner. The position will be based in Birmingham. However travel to HMP Foston / Drake Hall will be a necessary part of the role. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Title : Criminal Justice Practitioner

Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 ( occasional out of hours working will be required )

Hourly Rate: £18 - £22 per hour Umbrella

Duration of contract: Temporary ongoing

Location: Birmingham

Industry: Domestic Violence / Criminal Justice

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of women who will be under Community Orders where their attendance is part of their Order or on licence upon release from Prison.
• Assist the women to identify their own needs and support them to progress using a strength based and trauma informed approach to reduce the likelihood of further offending.
• Provide flexible, pro-active outreach support to women who may be reluctant to engage with services or who need additional support to comply with Court/Prison Licence requirements, reducing the likelihood of breach or recall to custody.
• Accompany individuals to appointments in the community, acting as advocate as required.
• Work with the woman to develop her support plan, then review and monitor individual's progress against it building up her personal strengths & social networks.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant degree or professional qualification (NVQ level 4 minimum) in are related field (e.g. Criminology, Probation, Health Care, Social Work, equivalent overseas qualification).
• Level 1 Prison Clearance - ESSENTIAL
• Have proven experience of providing holistic one to one support, working with
• vulnerable women with a range of complex issues including trauma.
• Experience of holding a caseload & undertaking regular 1-1 interventions &
• reviews.
• Good understanding of domestic abuse, Safeguarding self-harm and suicide.

If your interested please click apply!

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