Resettlement Worker

Role: Resettlement Worker - Transforming Rehabilitation Salary: GBP21,015 - GBP22,066 per annum Benefits: Benefits include 30 days annual leave, the possibility of flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and development. About the Role Are you passionate about empowering people? Are you proactive and solution focused? Do you want to support people to return to independence and reduce the risk of future reoffending? The Shelter "Through the Gate" team is looking for enthusiastic Resettlement Workers with proven housing law, finance and debt advice knowledge to join the teams at HMPs Askham Grange, Humber, Hull, Lincoln, and North Sea Camp Shelter delivers a Resettlement service that identifies and addresses people's needs at the beginning of their sentence and in preparation for their release into the community. As part of this, Shelter delivers housing, employment, finance and debt advice and interventions and works closely with all other pathways to coordinate and deliver a Resettlement plan. This collaborative approach aims to deliver a holistic, coordinated, efficient and supportive approach to reducing the risk of future reoffending and empowering individuals preparing for independence. You'll play an integral part in this. Your key responsibilities: Deliver a professional, outcome-focussed Resettlement Service to offenders within the CPA Complete qualitative person-centred Resettlement plans for each offender on entry to custody and in preparation for release Carry out housing, finance and debt interventions - providing advice, identifying and addressing any areas of concern to achieve positive outcomes such as a home and financial stability Co-ordinate other pathway interventions via excellent communication skills, development of stakeholder relationships and referral pathways to appropriate providers Provide coaching and mentoring support to Peers in collaboration with Peer Support Officers Support employment retention, searches, application and CV writing as part of pre-release planning - signposting as appropriate to services in custody and the community. And what you'll need: Considerable experience of employment, housing law and debt advice A good understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and offenders Experience of providing advocacy on behalf of clients to other agencies and authorities A proactive, client-focused and collaborative approach, great relationship building skills A good understanding of working within targeted services Good typing skills, proficiency using Microsoft Office applications. A full driver's licence and access to a vehicle with the relevant insurance is desirable. Shelter's Offender Resettlement Open Day For further information about the role and other roles that Shelter are recruiting for, they are holding an Open Day. This is a great way of speaking to current members of staff and the benefits of working within the sector. The event details are: Date: Wednesday 21st March 2018 (9:30am - 1:30pm) Venue: HMP Hull, Hedon Rd, Hull HU9 5LS Shelter are looking to recruit in a number of HMP Establishments which are; HMPs Askham Grange, Humber, Hull, Lincoln, and North Sea Camp To register your interest in attending this event, please visit the bottom of this advert for more information. About Shelter At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. Shelter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients, in particular children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. Next Steps???. To register your interest in attending this event, please follow the job board instructions. Once your CV has been submitted you'll receive an e-mail with confirmation of availability (as spaces are limited) alongside further details on the Open Day and any additional information that may be required ahead of attending. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.