Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator - Taunton, United Kingdom - Venn Group

Venn Group

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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator

Required via Venn Group
A prestigious Support provider in
Taunton requires a
Casework Coordinator to join their team on a
permanent basis.

The post holder will manage referrals, assessing and supporting clients in a way that allows them to maintain accommodation and make positive changes in their life.

Location:
Taunton

Contract duration:
Permanent

Hours:30 per week (On call 1 in 4 weeks)

Salary:
£22,440 - £23,812 pro rata

Vacancy Ref:
J69377

Day to day responsibilities include:

Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with relevant external agencies which will include working closely with criminal justice services
Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on
Complete risk and needs assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs and reduce reoffending
Give clients advice and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services
Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights and responsibilities and the conditions of their license agreement and have a valid Housing Benefit claim in place
Effectively manage rent arrears and voids in line with policy and procedure
Proactively manage neighbourhood and community relations, responding appropriately to any concerns when they occur
Proactively manage the safety and security of building(s), ensuring that any maintenance issues are quickly identified and addressed
Manage incidents and safeguarding and ensure action is taken and followed up where required

Essential criteria include: