Full-Time RECONNECT Worker
Job Description
Full time permanent vacancy.
This role is to support clients in Hertfordshire who are released from prison. The successful applicant will meet with clients face to face in prison before release and also in person after release. There is scope for use of Teams to engage clients, but this is primarily a face to face support and signposting service.
RECONNECT aims to address the health inequalities experienced by those released from prison. The RECONNECT worker supports them to make the transition to community-based services that will provide the health and care support.
The right candidate will provide specialist person centred support to men with substance misuse issues and or mental health issues on release from prison into Hertfordshire. The Hertfordshire RECONNECT service enables service users to access and sustain supportive interventions upon release from prison, whether that be physical or mental. The service will offer, 1:1 support, sign-posting and onward GP/Health and aftercare referrals and support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will be responsible for processing client referrals and assessing and supporting client needs. The individual will need to be well organised and able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will be required to travel across the county and be flexible to service need. This is a post which requires the successful applicant to be home based and work remotely with clients as well as engage with them in person in the community and within a prison setting prior to their release.
A full UK driving licence is required as regular travel between sites within Hertfordshire is required, to carry out face to face appointments. Travel expenses covered under our expenses policy.
What we offer
- Training opportunities and career development
- Opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal
- Employee Benefits and Reward Scheme
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- Travel expenses covered within our expenses policy.
How to Apply
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