Resettlement Support Worker Surrey

A fantastic opportunity for experienced Resettlement Support Workers to join the highly successful and award winning The Clink Charity in Surrey.

We have a full time role available working with our students & clients in our Clink Kitchens, Canteen, Events and Gardens projects and working out in the community from HMP High Down, HMP Down View and HMP Send.

Full time working week is 39 hours (some flexible working)

Salary up to £28,000 FTE

Successful applications MUST have:
• Experience and skills in working with offenders and/or vulnerable people within a prison/custodial environment.
• Experience and skills working with disadvantaged and excluded individuals, and managing issues around mental health, drug & alcohol use and offending behaviour.
• An up to date DBS and clean driving license with the ability drive/travel between multiple prison sites, and undertake support meetings in the community with clients is essential.

The Clink Charity works in partnership with Her Majesty’s Prison Service and has developed an engaging and integrated training program which gives prisoners a chance to gain professional qualifications whilst in prison and supports them on their release in finding employment. Prisoners have the chance to gain City & Guilds NVQ qualifications in different areas from food preparation and food safety to horticulture. The role will be working across HMP High Down, HMP Down View and HMP Send.

The role of a Clink Resettlement Support Worker is crucial in supporting our clients in reducing reoffending rates. As part of our close-knit team, you will be providing a high quality and responsive support service which creatively addresses the needs and risks of our clients to enable them to avoid further offending behaviour and maintain employment. Clients will come from a multitude of prison sites across the region, therefore careful diary management, planning and travel between multiple prison locations will be key in managing your community caseload.

To be successful in the role, you will have the following skills, knowledge and experience:
• Custodial experience is preferred as this role will be working with clients across multiple prisons and an understanding of offending behaviour is necessary.
• Experience in working with individuals who have experienced mental health issues and drug & alcohol abuse, disadvantaged & excluded individuals, including those who present a risk of harm is required to make appropriate referrals.
• A good understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to assess risk in consultation with your team.
• Previous experience working in partnership with employers, drug & alcohol services, benefits agencies, probation services and other external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the methods and approaches that could be used to prepare clients to live and work independently.
• Excellent English Language communication skills, and administration skills to be able to produce high quality meeting minutes, client notes and letters.
• Knowledge of the benefits system and ability to deal with housing agencies and landlords
• Some knowledge of the hospitality industry is of benefit, or an interest or willingness to learn.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively, prioritizing need accordingly.
• A supportive and motivating approach to your client group, with a genuine desire to help clients turn their lives around.

The Clink Charity offers:
• Highly competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Training and development
• 20% discount at the Clink Restaurants and on our retail products
• Business mileage where applicable

To Apply for these positions, you must pass the following requirements:

• Ministry of Justice Enhanced Vetting (to be able to draw keys)
• Provide your own up to date DBS certificate
• The right to work in the UK and provide original documentation/share code as part of the recruitment process
• Have your own method of transport and full UK Driving License (with no endorsements)

This is a truly inspirational role where, as an experienced Resettlement Support Worker you will have the opportunity to mentor and engage others in turning their lives around.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders.