Intermediary in the Criminal and Family Courts - Derby, United Kingdom - Communicourt

Description

Responsibilities of an Intermediary

• Promptly and effectively establish rapport with a service user
• Carry out an assessment of the service user's communication abilities
• Describe those communication skills
• Facilitate communication between the service user and other parties to lawyers and work with them to enable the service user to participate effectively in the trial process. This could include advice on the structure of questions and also any concepts that the person has difficulty understanding
• Prepare a written report on the service user's communication needs, including strategies which will assist at court
• Work effectively with colleagues and external practitioners within the framework of Communicourt's policies and procedures
• Develop personal skills and the skills of others through individual supervision and effective teamwork
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be requested

We welcome applications from candidates with a bachelor's degree , experience working with people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and who have excellent communication skills. Experience in SLT is desirable.

Benefits

We offer access to a wide range of healthcare services for colleagues as part of our employee benefits.

All colleagues have access to Paycare, which offers a range of benefits including:

GP helpline

Counselling

We understand that from time to time you might need a little extra support and somewhere to turn to.

Paycare has a confidential telephone counselling service offers professional support for depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems and bereavement, as well as valuable tax, debt and legal support 24 hours a day. And what's more, if required, we will also cover the cost of up to six face to face counselling sessions, to help get you back on track.

Other benefits of the Paycare package include:

• Up to £60 on sight tests, glasses, and contact lenses
• Up to £60 for dental work including check ups and routine treatment (private or NHS)
• Up to £50 for chiropody
• Up to £160 for professional therapy, including physiotherapy and acupuncture
• Up to £200 on specialist consultations and tests, including
• MRI scans and X-rays
• Up to £80 for health screening

Retail discounts

Volunteer Days

We offer two paid days a year for colleagues to do voluntary work.

Extra annual leave

After two years service, all colleagues are given two extra days of annual leave (pro rata for part time staff).

Sabbaticals

We offer the opportunity for staff to take a sabbatical from their role for a period of 3-6 months. This is open to staff who have been in their roles for at least two years.

Career development

We offer opportunities for colleagues to undertake external training, including Open University courses, leadership and management courses, and coaching.